Re: Windows and serial ports

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From: Roger Hamlett
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 1996 00:00

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In article: <FPmxqHAGuPYxEwNO@cdavison.demon.co.uk>  Chris Davison <chris@cdavison.demon.co.uk> writes:
> I too have a funny with serial ports and MSD.
> I have a Dan Technology 486SX with serial mouse on Com1, Com2 cable to
> down load from a NC100 notebook and Com4 used for a Zoom 34I fax-modem
> (with 16650chip).
> All appears to work well BUT MSD says I have Com1, Com2 & Com3
> 
> Does anyone have any ideas?
That's correct. There is a reversal, between various bits of Microsoft software,
of the identification of COM3/4.

Best Wishes

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