diff --git a/artiq/frontend/korad_ka3005p_controller.py b/artiq/frontend/korad_ka3005p_controller.py
index 623eedb54..816a8d552 100755
--- a/artiq/frontend/korad_ka3005p_controller.py
+++ b/artiq/frontend/korad_ka3005p_controller.py
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import argparse
 import logging
 import sys
 import asyncio
+import os
 
 from artiq.devices.korad_ka3005p.driver import KoradKA3005P
 from artiq.protocols.pc_rpc import simple_server_loop
@@ -33,6 +34,9 @@ def main():
     args = get_argparser().parse_args()
     init_logger(args)
 
+    if os.name == "nt":
+        asyncio.set_event_loop(asyncio.ProactorEventLoop())
+
     if not args.simulation and args.device is None:
         print("You need to specify either --simulation or -d/--device "
               "argument. Use --help for more information.")