Cant get usb > serial convertor to work on vista or xp!!

[tamaski]

Had the same problem with vista using usb serial adapter , decided to buy pci serial port still no result on vista (no port available). eventually gave up and used a laptop with win xp sorted no problem. Windows Vista is a Pain

[bluenose2008]

Originally Posted by richiem

Same lead from maplins!
You will need to attach a null modem cable to the end, and connect the other end of the null cable to the bx to make it work matey!
Took me all day to work that one out..

Nice one mate, I've spent ages myself trying all sorts for it to work as the 'helpful' maplins assistant insisted it would.
Thanks a lot for clearing it up I'll grab myself another lead now I know for sure.

[dintodevassy]

Guys....
I have a USB to Serial adaptor (edgeport/1) which when connected to Vista is not working.
In device manager i cud see that the COM port 4 is used for this Edgeport/1 device...driver is also fine..i belive some settings in Vista need to be changed for make this working..Can anyone help regarding this issue ???

for ex : wen i am using Relfection software to select COM port i could not see COM4 in it....and from Device manager i cud see COM4 is used for this convertor
Thanks in advance!!
Br
Dinto