Windows 10: Permanently Enable Com Port

Some of my laptops have a certain COM Port disabled by default and users have to remember to enable them every day when logging into their computers. I was trying to find a way to permanently enable the COM port so it wouldn't disable again after a reboot.I have attempted to create a Scheduled Task at start up with the PowerShell script below:Get-PnpDevice -FriendlyName “Communications Port COM1” enable-PnpDeviceThe issue is that this command needs confirmation after the script is ran. Is there a way to permanently enable a COM port without a PowerShell script, or is there a way to get t

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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...

 

Port is being blocked

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forums.

• Are you aware of any changes that happened on the computer prior to this issue?
  

Upon researching, this seems like an issue due to the port scan. You may want to try the steps listed below and check if it works.

• Login to your Netgear
  NX6200 Extender GUI.
  
• Click on Advanced tab and choose
  WAN Setup.
  
• Check the box for Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection.
  
• Allow it to update and check if the port is still being blocked.
  

However, if the issue persists, I suggest you to post your query in the
TechNet Forums, where we have support professionals
equipped with knowledge on port forwarding.



Regards,