Re: [PCWorks] what if you don't see any ports in device manager

  • From: LarryB <larryb227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:15:57 -0500

Thanks Hugh for the suggestions.

Larry Browning
K & L Electronics
Anderson, SC



Hugh Vandervoort wrote:
> There probably is another program. Try Ctrl-alt-del and look for a 
> process labeled rnaap (Or something like that). End that task and try 
> again. It's also possible there's some other program/process, so you may 
> have to look through all the processes to find it.
> When I want to test a modem I usually try hyper terminal. Just enter any 
> old number to see if it dials.
> 
> 
> LarryB wrote:
>> I have been trying to get a pc based fax software to hookup to a pc 
>> modem. The fax software finds a modem connected to port 13 but says it 
>> is in use or another program is using it.(not exact words.)
>>
>> I go to the device manager and select modem and it says all is working.
>>
>> I have looked for Ports in the device manager but do not see any! I have 
>> check the computer I am presently on and the ports are there. (com & 
>> LPT) I am not sure that is my problem but it sure is strange.
>>
>> Computer is using Windows XP by the way.
>>
>> The printer is an all in one Lexmark X3350 and I have checked their site 
>> to no avail.
>>
>> Thanks
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