Windows 10: How to identify Com Ports in Windows10

The new device manager in windows 10 is not showing the "com port" numbers. Such as COM1 COM2 and so on. If I open the serial bus controller line in device manager it does not provide the port information.


What I am trying do is connect to my network switch with a terminal emulation program via an Ethernet cable out of the back of the switch. I know it works since I used it on an old win7 computer. But that computer is long gone. 9600, 8, none, 1. COM1, COM2, or whichever port I happened to be plugged into. But I can't verify what COM PORT I am using.


If someone can point me in a direction, it would be a big help. I have done all the net searches I can think of.


Thanks in advance.







***Modified Title from: Identify Com Ports in windows10***

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USB Port Oddities


Ok, let's see it with pictures step-by-step. First right-click on the USB device and select Update driver software:





Then select Browse my computer for driver software (LAST option) :





The select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer (LAST option) :





Then select the standard driver from the list and click next:





Click next/OK as required to complete installation. Repeat the steps for all Intel USB devices. Finally click on each USB root device and press DEL to delete it, reply YES when asked. After deleting all USB root devices restart the computer.

I hope this is detailed enough...

 

How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

I will assume that these devices belong to you.

step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

Break command list: Break Commands

Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

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Windows 10 lost COM ports

Hi John,

The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the missing ports on your Windows 10 computer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we’d like to know the following information:

• What are the troubleshooting steps you've done so far?
• Which devices are using the COM port on your computer?

Additionally, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this article on how to perform the
Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
Once you’re on the page, you may proceed with the steps and complete the process. After completing the steps, you may check if you’re able to install the port on your PC properly.

We’re looking forward to your response.