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What's running on my com port?
Name: kurtwm Date: November 3, 2006 at 16:09:19 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: P IV Product: Dell
Comment:
I am trying to reconfigure com1 on my PC, but I keep getting a message saying that the port is currently not available. Is there a way to find out what program has the port assigned?
Name: lurkswithin Date: November 3, 2006 at 21:49:44 Pacific
Reply:
More than likely it is your mouse!
check your IRQ's and reset them so as to add another object to the com 1 port.
you can have several items using it...all will be controlled by the assigned IRQ.
Just exactly what are you trying to do and maybe we can guide you along.
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Response Number 2
Name: dosser Date: November 3, 2006 at 23:53:10 Pacific
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Windows XP like all versions of NT O/S does not allow direct port accesss, this was available under MS-DOS based O/Ses,
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Response Number 3
Name: per Date: November 4, 2006 at 12:10:32 Pacific
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Yes you can. Device manager-click com port-properties-resources-deselect automatic and change settings and select another configuration. Be careful and do a system restore point first.
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Response Number 4
Name: lurkswithin Date: November 4, 2006 at 21:12:09 Pacific
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Changing the IRQ settings on laptops trying to use a docking station has become quite normal these days. This also includes trying to use handhelds and synchronizing them to the desktop computer...the IRQ settings may have to be changed so as to accomadate the new addon.
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Response Number 5
Name: kurtwm Date: November 5, 2006 at 14:40:49 Pacific
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"Just exactly what are you trying to do and maybe we can guide you along."
I am trying to connect a touch screen (Point of sale system) monitor to the com port. Driver says it works on com port or USB port, but the monitor came with a serial connection.
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