Every time I boot up I get the following error message:  "I/O conflict
3F8"

I am running windows 98 SE with an

I have checked under device manager.  No conflicts or problems are
indicted and under "com ports" there  is no problem indicated and the
comment is that there are no conflicts.

I am using a Microsoft PS2 mouse.

yet, when I attach a serial cable to com port 1 the mouse cursor is
frozen!!

As soon as I take the  cable out the mouse  again works.

I am  aware that 3F8 is an address used by  com1.

Can any kind person give a clue   as to how to rectify this conundrum?

Thanks.

Ron

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