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clarkyj · 14-04-08, 10:23 AM

what can i do to flash my box if i have no com ports

lucky13 · 14-04-08, 10:24 AM

Have you no spare 9 pin or USB sockets at all?

clarkyj · 14-04-08, 11:00 AM

i have spare usb sockets

cpb353 · 14-04-08, 11:47 AM

buy yourself a USB to RS232 adapter. Will cost you a few quid off fleabay. You may also think about buying a com cable if you dont have one at the mo.

mitford · 14-04-08, 11:51 AM

I brought a pci card from fleabay and it works a treat £5:99 all in

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clarkyj Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 498 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: pc has no com ports i have spare usb sockets

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cpb353 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: pc has no com ports buy yourself a USB to RS232 adapter. Will cost you a few quid off fleabay. You may also think about buying a com cable if you dont have one at the mo.

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