Guest Voiceman777 Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I have XP Home with SP3. My UPS has hijacked the only serial port I have (com port 1?) and I need to use it for other things. I once was able to disable the UPS on this port but have forgotten how and have been unable to figure it out through trial and error. Any suggestions? Thanks. -- Hometown Voiceman
Guest Kelly Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Re: My UPS has hijacked Com port 1 and I need it for other thi See if this applies/helps: One method for accessing the 'UPS Selection' window: 1. Click on 'Start' 2. Select 'Control Panel' 3. Double-Click on 'Power Options' 4. Click on the 'UPS' tab 5. In the 'Details' section click on the 'Select' button 6. In the 'UPS Selection' either set the 'On port' to something other than COM1 or select the manufacturer to '(None)' -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP) Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm SupportSpace http://www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner "Voiceman777" <Voiceman777@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4223BFCC-A844-444D-AA6D-4530DF6BBB84@microsoft.com... >I have XP Home with SP3. My UPS has hijacked the only serial port I have > (com port 1?) and I need to use it for other things. I once was able to > disable the UPS on this port but have forgotten how and have been unable > to > figure it out through trial and error. Any suggestions? Thanks. > -- > Hometown Voiceman
Guest db.·.. > Posted September 29, 2008 Posted September 29, 2008 Re: My UPS has hijacked Com port 1 and I need it for other thi you can expand your system by adding additional ports with something like this: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3981736&CatId=1422 if you do the above, it would be a good idea to ensure your ups stays connected to the mobo. -- db·´¯`·...¸><)))º> "Voiceman777" <Voiceman777@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4223BFCC-A844-444D-AA6D-4530DF6BBB84@microsoft.com... >I have XP Home with SP3. My UPS has hijacked the only serial port I have > (com port 1?) and I need to use it for other things. I once was able to > disable the UPS on this port but have forgotten how and have been unable to > figure it out through trial and error. Any suggestions? Thanks. > -- > Hometown Voiceman
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