Windows 10: unable to open com port -- Windows 10, build 18362

I am unable to access or create new com port since replacing defective motherboard. Same install of OS as before. Activated with MS permission. According to the guide for my device that is computer controlled, upon plugging in the USB cable (from the powered device), the computer will recognize the USB port as a COM port. This does not happen.


I will very much appreciate any help or suggestions.


Thanks for reading.

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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

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