Chapter 8: Removing Virtual COM Ports

8. Removing Virtual COM Ports

8.1 Using Serial Server Manager

Step 1: From the Windows Desktop, click: “Start —> Programs —> Serial Server”

Step 2: In the Serial Server Manager window, click the Virtual COM List tab. Highlight the mapped COM port number to be removed.

Figure 8-1. The Serial Server Manager window.

Step 3: Click the “Uninstall Virtual COM” icon. The Manager will ask for conformation. Click “OK” to complete the uninstall procedure.

8.2 Using Device Manager

NOTE: The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating system.

Step 1: From the Windows Desktop click: “Start —> Settings —> Control Panel”

Step 2: Click the System icon when the manager window opens.

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