Windows 10: COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10

Discus and support COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I no longer have COM ports listed in my windows 10 OS. Does anyone know how to reactivate them?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GeraldAthey, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. GERALDATHEY
    GeraldAthey Win User

    COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10


    I no longer have COM ports listed in my windows 10 OS. Does anyone know how to reactivate them?

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    GeraldAthey, Nov 20, 2019
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  2. ROBERT CAW
    Robert Caw Win User

    Laptop won't show list of available networks

    We suggest checking the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your laptop.

    Please follow these steps:

    • Click the Windows logo.
    • Go to Settings (gear icon).
    • Select Network and Internet.
    • Then Wi-Fi.
    • Make sure the Wi-Fi radio button is On.
    • Select Show available networks, then you'll be able to see the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

    Update us with the outcome so we provide further assistance.
     
    Robert Caw, Nov 20, 2019
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  3. JONATINO
    Jonatino Win User
    Rear audio ports always show as “Not plugged in”


    I've been having this issue with Windows for about a week now which NONE of the back panel/front panel connectors (speakers, microphone) are being recognized by Realtek audio manager. The only audio input/outputs that are showing are the optical.
    Troubling shooting steps I've tried (none worked):

    • COMPLETELY uninstall all Realtek drivers/reinstall
    • Tried using windows drivers
    • Reinstall Windows 10
    • Upgraded chipset driver
    • sfc /scannow
    I called EVGA and asked for RMA but then I booted into a Ubuntu OS and all the ports work FINE. It must be a problem with windows 10.
    Can you think of any other troubling shooting step I can try to fix this annoying issue? Thanks!
    Screenshot of playback devices:

    COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    Screenshot of Realtek HD Audio Manager:

    COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    After looking in Device Manager under Audio inputs and outputs, I don't see any speaker/microphone listings, only the optical crap:

    COM ports not showing as available in Windows 10 [​IMG]
     
    Jonatino, Nov 20, 2019
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    COM ports not showing as available 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.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 20, 2019
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