Download the CH340 driver (often available from the vendor or a reputable site like WCH ).
The is not inherently difficult—but it requires precision. Identify your chip (CH340 or FTDI), download only from official sources, and if necessary, temporarily disable driver signature enforcement. Once installed and assigned to a stable COM port, this humble cable will give you dealer-level access to your older VW, Audi, Seat, or Skoda for less than the price of a tank of gas.