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open port
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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.
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...