Larry,

The computer is a Compaq Presario.  The BIOS doesn't have an option to
disable any com ports, or any info on the com ports.  I removed the modem
and all com ports from device manager and rebooted.  Device manager then
showed a conflict between the modem and a com port.  I changed the resources
on the modem and it worked.  However, when I rebooted again, it stopped
working again.

I have tried two modems, one is PCI, the other is ISA.  Both modems get the
same results.  I am at my wits end here... I wonder if reinstalling Windows
would help, although I prefer not to, since the PC has a lot of software
installed on it.

Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Fisk" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] COM Port Troubles


> Mark;
> I would guess you have a com port conflict that isn't showing up.
> if you have a ps/2 mouse and no other serial devices, disable
> com 1 and com 2 in bios, that will free up some resources.
> Also you might boot in safe mode and remove duplicate ports/devices.
> You can also try the modem in a different slot if possible.
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