ITW Asia

10 things we learned at ITW Asia 2025

08 December 2025
7 minutes
From subsea pinchpoints to cross-border regulatory compliance, there is a lot to focus on for Asian connectivity this year. Here are 10 conclusions from ITW Asia this year.
Bill Yates

Content Strategy Lead, techoraco

Kess V2 Install Windows 10
Kess V2 Install Windows 10

V2 Install Windows 10: Kess

Windows 10 blocks unsigned drivers by default. Most Kess V2 units (especially clones) use unsigned FTDI or STM drivers. You must disable this check.

How to do it (temporary method – repeat after each reboot if needed):

💡 Permanent method (not recommended for security) involves running bcdedit /set testsigning on in an admin Command Prompt – but keep watermark on desktop. Kess V2 Install Windows 10

Original Kess V2 units come with a hardware dongle – skip this step.

Clones require a license file or keygen. Windows 10 blocks unsigned drivers by default

  • Driver keeps reinstalling to Microsoft driver:
  • Intermittent connection / communication errors:
  • Read/Write operations failing mid-process:
  • Software crashes on launch or during use:
  • License/activation issues:
  • COM port conflicts:

    • Kess V2 (often stylized as K-TAG or KESS) is one of the most popular ECU (Engine Control Unit) tuning tools on the market for both professionals and hobbyists. However, installing this device on modern operating systems like Windows 10 remains one of the most frustrating hurdles due to driver signing policies, counterfeit hardware, and outdated software packages.

    If you have tried to plug your Kess V2 into a Windows 10 machine only to see the dreaded "USB Device Not Recognized" or "Code 52" error, this guide is for you. Below, we provide a step-by-step, failsafe method for a successful Kess V2 install on Windows 10. Original Kess V2 units come with a hardware

    Typical clone limitations: