I have a windows vista machine. It is a laptop without a serial connection. I connect using a serial to usb converter. I was using a Braille x and had no problems. Now, I want to use the alva. I try to set the correct port in jaws but all I get is auto. Jaws then says that auto isn't a valid port. Any ideas on how I can get this to work? Gery D. Gaubert Assistant, Information Technology Administrator St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office office (985) 783-0208 mobile 504-329-9439 ggaubert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This e-mail and any attachments thereto are intended only for the use by the addressee(s) named herein and contain propriety/confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me by telephone (985-783-0208) and permanently delete/destroy the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof.