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COM port testing, and Device Manager?
Name: Saadhaka Date: July 13, 1999 at 07:37:00 Pacific
Comment:
First, what is the best way to test COM 1 and COM 2 in NT. I believe they are dead, but how do I check properly. Is there a device manager in NT like in 9x?
Name: Telesom Date: July 13, 1999 at 09:18:20 Pacific
Reply:
There are Devices and Ports applets in Control Panel. If your COM port shows in Ports NT recognises it, then test it in Hyperterminal. Also NT has Diagnostics which shows IRQs for your devices. You might see Serial in front of Ports. Good luck
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Response Number 2
Name: Mary Date: April 9, 2000 at 16:18:40 Pacific
Reply:
What if the port is not shown under device manager, Ports?
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