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Discussions about open ports on WindowsForum.com cover how to open a port in Windows 7 and issues that arise when a COM port is already open. Users seek guidance on enabling or disabling USB COM ports via Device Manager, noting that disabling an open port triggers a hardware change message requiring a restart. These threads focus on practical troubleshooting for port management in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 Disable USB COM port?

    G'day all, If I disable or enable a com port (USB device) via the driver under device manager, the acton performs perfectly provided the port is not open. If the port is already open, I get a message that hardware has changed and that a restart is required. Why the difference, and how can I...
    • Degibbo
    • Thread
    • com port device issues device manager drivers hardware open port restart troubleshooting usb windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 How to Open Port ?

    How do i open a port in windows 7 ?
    • keviv86
    • Thread
    • configuration firewall internet network open port settings tcp/ip udp windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking