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Discus and support Cannot get COM ports to work in windows 10 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; After either one or two Windows Updates the Ports COM &LPT option disappeared which now means I cannot connect to my GPS devices which I routinely have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GrahamGSME, Sep 9, 2023.

  1. GRAHAMGSME
    GrahamGSME Win User

    Cannot get COM ports to work in windows 10


    After either one or two Windows Updates the Ports COM &LPT option disappeared which now means I cannot connect to my GPS devices which I routinely have to for my work. I tried the "Action>Add Legacy Hardware>Install Manually>Ports LPT & COM>Standard Port Types>Communications Port" route and have managed to add two ports COM1 and COM5 which was the default number for some reason. Each of these, however, have a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark against them and are still not recognised. When looking at the properties the status is "This device cannot start.

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    GrahamGSME, Sep 9, 2023
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  2. NORDIC
    Nordic Win User

    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Sep 9, 2023
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  3. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Sep 9, 2023
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Cannot get COM ports to work in windows 10

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
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    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
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    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 9, 2023
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