Hi,
        After deleting the ports, did you run Add New Hardware in the
Control Panel?  This will allow Windows 95 to redetect them, if they
aren't automaticly detected.

HTH
Donald Gaither

> ----------
> Hello
>
> Question. A friend called me over tonight to get their HP printer
> going
> again. I did the usual power/cable check, deleted duplicated drivers
> and
> then all drivers with the intention of reinstalling. I noticed a small
> problem, however, when I looked in the Device Manager. No Ports listed
> at all! I then booted into Safe Mode and there they were, except both
> Com Ports and the LPT 1 were duplicated. I eliminated the duplicates.
> No
> help. I eliminated the LPT 1 entirely. No help and it was not
> reinstalled. I then checked the bootlog.txt. There were about 6 or 8
> drivers that failed to load and one missing file. I did the shotgun
> thing and reinstalled Win 95. No help. Any ideas
>
> TIA, Pete Kettelkamp
>