Com port problems????

[jonesjones]

Hi - just trying to "download" latest UFL_MAX_V_5_12_08 software to a new Max V and the PC doesn't find/see the box on the COM ports?? I'm using a Null modem cable (9pin each side) that has worked with another box before?
Can any one help??

Does anyone know how to delete the COM ports and refresh them or something??

Thanks guys.

[lee-ds]

To change port settings

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Double-click Ports (COM & LPT).
3. Right-click the port for which you want to change settings, and then click Properties.
4. On the Port Settings tab, make the appropriate changes.

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure.To open Device Manager, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, double-click Computer Management, and then click Device Manager.

[wwhitty]

like he said mate but you may need to go in to advanced settings to change com port. i use com port one or two but its upto yourself what you use.

[ptolemy]

if it a brand new box, turn power to box off and back on whilst still connected to pc

[kvsingh]

Hi,
I am running Vista and i cant see the ports option anywhere under device manager. Can someone point me in the right direction ?

[jonesjones]

hi there - none of this appears to work? the pc still cannot detect the eurovox? as if the ports dont work or something has gone wrong??

[martin-f]

To see which port your USB adapter is connected to, connect your USB adapter and follow the following instructions:

1. Go to the Start Menu
2. Right click on my computer
3. Select "Properties"
4. Click on the "Hardware" tab
5. Click on "Device Manager"
6. Click the + sign next to "Ports (COM & LPT)"
7. One of the listed ports should indicate which port your USB adapter is connected to (e.g. COM1, COM2, COM3, etc.)
8. Go back to your map software program that you use to transfer data and make sure it is looking at the correct port.
9. You should be able to transfer data once the correct port is selected

you may need drivers



Follow my advice to step 7. Locate your USB Adapter (port *)

Right click on that port and select properties. Then select port settings, then select advanced. At the bottom of that tab will be a drop down box with the port selected (port * in your case). Use the drop down to select another port (eg 1, 2 or 3). If the port you want to use is already allocated to something else, you can use the same procedure to reassign that port after you have finished.
Save the selections in the usual way. The USB converter will be permanently assigned to the port you selected.