"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Dec 22, 7:42 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
> >  PROBLEM PLEASE HELP-=== loosing com3 port on start up -
> >  1 com3 port how come it is not listed as com3 when ports are scanned?
> > 2 have tried changing port number but msg is given they are in use!
> > 3 how to reserve com3 for dialup internet? or block com3 from any other
> > program taking it?
> > HAVE HP PAVILLION WITH WIN XP HOM EDITION 2 YEARS OLD
> > USE DIAL UP MODEM ATTACHED TO COM 3.
> > FAX, PRINTER NOT CONNECTED
> > original modem- datafax soft modem with smart cp attached to com3 port- that
> > came installed was replaced due to this problem with a new modem--PCI softv92
> > modem attached to com3 port.
> > on start up in the morning loose com3 port to some other program.
> > device manager shows no problem. modem cannot be queried because port is
> > used by some other program!!
> > task manager do not show any 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > so far only solution is to do a recovery and when modem is installed modem
> > gets com3 port!!!!!
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------
> > an old log report
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem.sys,
> > Version 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version
> > 5.1.2600
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem type: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf path: oem104.inf
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf section: Modem3
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Matching hardware ID:
> > pci\ven_14f1&dev_2f30&subsys_205114f1
> > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.546 - Opening the modem device failed with error 000005aa
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------
> > modem is fine
> > copy of modem log  AFTER RECOVERY and modeminstall------
> > ATQ0V1E0 - OK
> > AT+GMM - +GMM: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > AT+FCLASS=? - 0,1,8,80
> > AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
> > AT+GCI? - +GCI: 100
> > AT+GCI=? - +GCI:
> > (00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E,0F,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,1A,1B­,1C,1D,1E,1F,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,31,32,33,34­,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,3E,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4B,4C,4D,4E,4F­,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57
> > ,58,59,5A,5B,5C,5E,5F,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,70,71­,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,7A,7B,7C,7D,7E,7F,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,8A­,8B,8C,8D,8E,8F,90,92,93,94,96,97,98,99,9A,9B,9C,9D,9E,9F,A0,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5­,A6,A7,A8,A9,AA,AB,AC,AD,
> > AE,AF,B0,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,­C9,CA,CB,CC,CD,CE,CF,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,DA,DB,DC,DD,DE,DF,E0,E1,­E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7,E8,EB,EC,ED,EE,EF,F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F7,F8,F9,FA,FB,FC,FE)
> > ATI1 - 255
> > ATI2 - OK
> > ATI3 - SoftK56V_B2.1_V7.16.00
> > ATI4 - PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > ATI5 - 256
> > ATI6 - SoftK56
> > CModem Version 12
> > Rksample Version 342
> > ATI7 - 255
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------
> > now for some reason if dial up gets disconnected and when tried to reconnect
> > it mayor may not connect due to com3 problem.
> > task manager do not show 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > JUST TRYING TO UNDERSTAND COM3
> > THANK YOU
> >
> > --
> >  vpoint
>
> Note that most PCs are only delivered with two standard serial ports,
> usually set up as COM 1 and COM 2.  These usually have been set up as
> AUTO in the BIOS.  You may want to set the two standard serila ports
> to a COM setting instead of AUTO.
>
> COM 1 uses IRQ 4 at hex 3F8 (??)
> COM 2 uses IRQ 3 at hex 2F8 (??)
>
> Then, your COM 3 may detect correctly.
>

> smlunatick. thank you for your reply. went into the BIOS but it doesnot even
> mention or show serial port for me to change it. it only mention parallel
> port. do you know how i can find serial in hp pavilliona1520y with winxp so
> that i can tryassigning a port number. thank you.
> --
>  vpoint
>
> "smlunatick" wrote:
> > On Dec 22, 7:42 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > wrote:
> > >  PROBLEM PLEASE HELP-=== loosing com3 port on start up -
> > >  1 com3 port how come it is not listed as com3 when ports are scanned?
> > > 2 have tried changing port number but msg is given they are in use!
> > > 3 how to reserve com3 for dialup internet? or block com3 from any other
> > > program taking it?
> > > HAVE HP PAVILLION WITH WIN XP HOM EDITION 2 YEARS OLD
> > > USE DIAL UP MODEM ATTACHED TO COM 3.
> > > FAX, PRINTER NOT CONNECTED
> > > original modem- datafax soft modem with smart cp attached to com3 port- that
> > > came installed was replaced due to this problem with a new modem--PCI softv92
> > > modem attached to com3 port.
> > > on start up in the morning loose com3 port to some other program.
> > > device manager shows no problem. modem cannot be queried because port is
> > > used by some other program!!
> > > task manager do not show any 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > so far only solution is to do a recovery and when modem is installed modem
> > > gets com3 port!!!!!
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------
> > > an old log report
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem.sys,
> > > Version 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version
> > > 5.1.2600
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem type: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf path: oem104.inf
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf section: Modem3
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Matching hardware ID:
> > > pci\ven_14f1&dev_2f30&subsys_205114f1
> > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.546 - Opening the modem device failed with error 000005aa
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------
> > > modem is fine
> > > copy of modem log  AFTER RECOVERY and modeminstall------
> > > ATQ0V1E0 - OK
> > > AT+GMM - +GMM: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > AT+FCLASS=? - 0,1,8,80
> > > AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
> > > AT+GCI? - +GCI: 100
> > > AT+GCI=? - +GCI:
> > > (00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E,0F,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,1A,1B­,1C,1D,1E,1F,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,31,32,33,34­,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,3E,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4B,4C,4D,4E,4F­,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57
> > > ,58,59,5A,5B,5C,5E,5F,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,70,71­,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,7A,7B,7C,7D,7E,7F,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,8A­,8B,8C,8D,8E,8F,90,92,93,94,96,97,98,99,9A,9B,9C,9D,9E,9F,A0,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5­,A6,A7,A8,A9,AA,AB,AC,AD,
> > > AE,AF,B0,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,­C9,CA,CB,CC,CD,CE,CF,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,DA,DB,DC,DD,DE,DF,E0,E1,­E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7,E8,EB,EC,ED,EE,EF,F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F7,F8,F9,FA,FB,FC,FE)
> > > ATI1 - 255
> > > ATI2 - OK
> > > ATI3 - SoftK56V_B2.1_V7.16.00
> > > ATI4 - PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > ATI5 - 256
> > > ATI6 - SoftK56
> > > CModem Version 12
> > > Rksample Version 342
> > > ATI7 - 255
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------
> > > now for some reason if dial up gets disconnected and when tried to reconnect
> > > it mayor may not connect due to com3 problem.
> > > task manager do not show 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > JUST TRYING TO UNDERSTAND COM3
> > > THANK YOU
>
> > > --
> > >  vpoint
>
> > Note that most PCs are only delivered with two standard serial ports,
> > usually set up as COM 1 and COM 2.  These usually have been set up as
> > AUTO in the BIOS.  You may want to set the two standard serila ports
> > to a COM setting instead of AUTO.
>
> > COM 1 uses IRQ 4 at hex 3F8 (??)
> > COM 2 uses IRQ 3 at hex 2F8 (??)
>
> > Then, your COM 3 may detect correctly.

"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Jan 7, 5:01 am, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
> > smlunatick. thank you for your reply. went into the BIOS but it doesnot even
> > mention or show serial port for me to change it. it only mention parallel
> > port. do you know how i can find serial in hp pavilliona1520y with winxp so
> > that i can tryassigning a port number. thank you.
> > --
> >  vpoint
> >
> > "smlunatick" wrote:
> > > On Dec 22, 7:42 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > >  PROBLEM PLEASE HELP-=== loosing com3 port on start up -
> > > >  1 com3 port how come it is not listed as com3 when ports are scanned?
> > > > 2 have tried changing port number but msg is given they are in use!
> > > > 3 how to reserve com3 for dialup internet? or block com3 from any other
> > > > program taking it?
> > > > HAVE HP PAVILLION WITH WIN XP HOM EDITION 2 YEARS OLD
> > > > USE DIAL UP MODEM ATTACHED TO COM 3.
> > > > FAX, PRINTER NOT CONNECTED
> > > > original modem- datafax soft modem with smart cp attached to com3 port- that
> > > > came installed was replaced due to this problem with a new modem--PCI softv92
> > > > modem attached to com3 port.
> > > > on start up in the morning loose com3 port to some other program.
> > > > device manager shows no problem. modem cannot be queried because port is
> > > > used by some other program!!
> > > > task manager do not show any 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > so far only solution is to do a recovery and when modem is installed modem
> > > > gets com3 port!!!!!
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------
> > > > an old log report
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem.sys,
> > > > Version 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version
> > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem type: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf path: oem104.inf
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf section: Modem3
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Matching hardware ID:
> > > > pci\ven_14f1&dev_2f30&subsys_205114f1
> > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.546 - Opening the modem device failed with error 000005aa
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------
> > > > modem is fine
> > > > copy of modem log  AFTER RECOVERY and modeminstall------
> > > > ATQ0V1E0 - OK
> > > > AT+GMM - +GMM: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > AT+FCLASS=? - 0,1,8,80
> > > > AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
> > > > AT+GCI? - +GCI: 100
> > > > AT+GCI=? - +GCI:
> > > > (00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E,0F,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,1A,1B­,1C,1D,1E,1F,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,31,32,33,34­,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,3E,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4B,4C,4D,4E,4F­,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57
> > > > ,58,59,5A,5B,5C,5E,5F,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,70,71­,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,7A,7B,7C,7D,7E,7F,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,8A­,8B,8C,8D,8E,8F,90,92,93,94,96,97,98,99,9A,9B,9C,9D,9E,9F,A0,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5­,A6,A7,A8,A9,AA,AB,AC,AD,
> > > > AE,AF,B0,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,­C9,CA,CB,CC,CD,CE,CF,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,DA,DB,DC,DD,DE,DF,E0,E1,­E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7,E8,EB,EC,ED,EE,EF,F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F7,F8,F9,FA,FB,FC,FE)
> > > > ATI1 - 255
> > > > ATI2 - OK
> > > > ATI3 - SoftK56V_B2.1_V7.16.00
> > > > ATI4 - PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > ATI5 - 256
> > > > ATI6 - SoftK56
> > > > CModem Version 12
> > > > Rksample Version 342
> > > > ATI7 - 255
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------
> > > > now for some reason if dial up gets disconnected and when tried to reconnect
> > > > it mayor may not connect due to com3 problem.
> > > > task manager do not show 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > JUST TRYING TO UNDERSTAND COM3
> > > > THANK YOU
> >
> > > > --
> > > >  vpoint
> >
> > > Note that most PCs are only delivered with two standard serial ports,
> > > usually set up as COM 1 and COM 2.  These usually have been set up as
> > > AUTO in the BIOS.  You may want to set the two standard serila ports
> > > to a COM setting instead of AUTO.
> >
> > > COM 1 uses IRQ 4 at hex 3F8 (??)
> > > COM 2 uses IRQ 3 at hex 2F8 (??)
> >
> > > Then, your COM 3 may detect correctly.
>
> So no built-in serial ports???
>
> Check in Device Manager, under Ports for any Com 1 / Com 2 entrys.  If
> none are listed, then you should re-configure the soft modem to use
> Com 1.  I have encountered some Windows set ups where the missing Com
> 1 / 2 entries did cause the Com 3 from working correctly.
>

> thanks. device mgr shows-- ports ( COM &  LPT)-- ECP Printer
> Port(LPT1)--under printer properties -- Ports show 3 LPT Ports and 4 COM
> Ports. in modem properties--advanced settings for com3 in the drop down box
> 256 com ports are listed. the modem port that came with the computer was
> attached to com3 and one that i'm using is also came attached to com3 port.
> thank you.
>  vpoint
>
> "smlunatick" wrote:
> > On Jan 7, 5:01 am, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > wrote:
> > > smlunatick. thank you for your reply. went into the BIOS but it doesnot even
> > > mention or show serial port for me to change it. it only mention parallel
> > > port. do you know how i can find serial in hp pavilliona1520y with winxp so
> > > that i can tryassigning a port number. thank you.
> > > --
> > >  vpoint
>
> > > "smlunatick" wrote:
> > > > On Dec 22, 7:42 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >  PROBLEM PLEASE HELP-=== loosing com3 port on start up -
> > > > >  1 com3 port how come it is not listed as com3 when ports are scanned?
> > > > > 2 have tried changing port number but msg is given they are in use!
> > > > > 3 how to reserve com3 for dialup internet? or block com3 from any other
> > > > > program taking it?
> > > > > HAVE HP PAVILLION WITH WIN XP HOM EDITION 2 YEARS OLD
> > > > > USE DIAL UP MODEM ATTACHED TO COM 3.
> > > > > FAX, PRINTER NOT CONNECTED
> > > > > original modem- datafax soft modem with smart cp attached to com3 port- that
> > > > > came installed was replaced due to this problem with a new modem--PCI softv92
> > > > > modem attached to com3 port.
> > > > > on start up in the morning loose com3 port to some other program.
> > > > > device manager shows no problem. modem cannot be queried because port is
> > > > > used by some other program!!
> > > > > task manager do not show any 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > > so far only solution is to do a recovery and when modem is installed modem
> > > > > gets com3 port!!!!!
> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------
> > > > > an old log report
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem..sys,
> > > > > Version 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version
> > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem type: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf path: oem104.inf
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf section: Modem3
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Matching hardware ID:
> > > > > pci\ven_14f1&dev_2f30&subsys_205114f1
> > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.546 - Opening the modem device failed with error 000005aa
> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------
> > > > > modem is fine
> > > > > copy of modem log  AFTER RECOVERY and modeminstall------
> > > > > ATQ0V1E0 - OK
> > > > > AT+GMM - +GMM: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > AT+FCLASS=? - 0,1,8,80
> > > > > AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
> > > > > AT+GCI? - +GCI: 100
> > > > > AT+GCI=? - +GCI:
> > > > > (00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E,0F,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,1A,1B­,1C,1D,1E,1F,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,31,32,33,34­,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,3E,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4B,4C,4D,4E,4F­,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57
> > > > > ,58,59,5A,5B,5C,5E,5F,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,70,71­,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,7A,7B,7C,7D,7E,7F,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,8A­,8B,8C,8D,8E,8F,90,92,93,94,96,97,98,99,9A,9B,9C,9D,9E,9F,A0,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5­,A6,A7,A8,A9,AA,AB,AC,AD,
> > > > > AE,AF,B0,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,­C9,CA,CB,CC,CD,CE,CF,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,DA,DB,DC,DD,DE,DF,E0,E1,­E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7,E8,EB,EC,ED,EE,EF,F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F7,F8,F9,FA,FB,FC,FE)
> > > > > ATI1 - 255
> > > > > ATI2 - OK
> > > > > ATI3 - SoftK56V_B2.1_V7.16.00
> > > > > ATI4 - PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > ATI5 - 256
> > > > > ATI6 - SoftK56
> > > > > CModem Version 12
> > > > > Rksample Version 342
> > > > > ATI7 - 255
> > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------
> > > > > now for some reason if dial up gets disconnected and when tried to reconnect
> > > > > it mayor may not connect due to com3 problem.
> > > > > task manager do not show 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > > JUST TRYING TO UNDERSTAND COM3
> > > > > THANK YOU
>
> > > > > --
> > > > >  vpoint
>
> > > > Note that most PCs are only delivered with two standard serial ports,
> > > > usually set up as COM 1 and COM 2.  These usually have been set up as
> > > > AUTO in the BIOS.  You may want to set the two standard serila ports
> > > > to a COM setting instead of AUTO.
>
> > > > COM 1 uses IRQ 4 at hex 3F8 (??)
> > > > COM 2 uses IRQ 3 at hex 2F8 (??)
>
> > > > Then, your COM 3 may detect correctly.
>
> > So no built-in serial ports???
>
> > Check in Device Manager, under Ports for any Com 1 / Com 2 entrys.  If
> > none are listed, then you should re-configure the soft modem to use
> > Com 1.  I have encountered some Windows set ups where the missing Com
> > 1 / 2 entries did cause the Com 3 from working correctly.

"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Jan 10, 10:01 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
> > thanks. device mgr shows-- ports ( COM &  LPT)-- ECP Printer
> > Port(LPT1)--under printer properties -- Ports show 3 LPT Ports and 4 COM
> > Ports. in modem properties--advanced settings for com3 in the drop down box
> > 256 com ports are listed. the modem port that came with the computer was
> > attached to com3 and one that i'm using is also came attached to com3 port.
> > thank you.
> >  vpoint
> >
> > "smlunatick" wrote:
> > > On Jan 7, 5:01 am, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > smlunatick. thank you for your reply. went into the BIOS but it doesnot even
> > > > mention or show serial port for me to change it. it only mention parallel
> > > > port. do you know how i can find serial in hp pavilliona1520y with winxp so
> > > > that i can tryassigning a port number. thank you.
> > > > --
> > > >  vpoint
> >
> > > > "smlunatick" wrote:
> > > > > On Dec 22, 7:42 pm, viewpoint <viewpo***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >  PROBLEM PLEASE HELP-=== loosing com3 port on start up -
> > > > > >  1 com3 port how come it is not listed as com3 when ports are scanned?
> > > > > > 2 have tried changing port number but msg is given they are in use!
> > > > > > 3 how to reserve com3 for dialup internet? or block com3 from any other
> > > > > > program taking it?
> > > > > > HAVE HP PAVILLION WITH WIN XP HOM EDITION 2 YEARS OLD
> > > > > > USE DIAL UP MODEM ATTACHED TO COM 3.
> > > > > > FAX, PRINTER NOT CONNECTED
> > > > > > original modem- datafax soft modem with smart cp attached to com3 port- that
> > > > > > came installed was replaced due to this problem with a new modem--PCI softv92
> > > > > > modem attached to com3 port.
> > > > > > on start up in the morning loose com3 port to some other program.
> > > > > > device manager shows no problem. modem cannot be queried because port is
> > > > > > used by some other program!!
> > > > > > task manager do not show any 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > > > so far only solution is to do a recovery and when modem is installed modem
> > > > > > gets com3 port!!!!!
> > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------------
> > > > > > an old log report
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.406 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem..sys,
> > > > > > Version 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.468 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version
> > > > > > 5.1.2600
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem type: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf path: oem104.inf
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Modem inf section: Modem3
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.484 - Matching hardware ID:
> > > > > > pci\ven_14f1&dev_2f30&subsys_205114f1
> > > > > > 12-02-2008 05:33:43.546 - Opening the modem device failed with error 000005aa
> > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-------
> > > > > > modem is fine
> > > > > > copy of modem log  AFTER RECOVERY and modeminstall------
> > > > > > ATQ0V1E0 - OK
> > > > > > AT+GMM - +GMM: PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > > AT+FCLASS=? - 0,1,8,80
> > > > > > AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
> > > > > > AT+GCI? - +GCI: 100
> > > > > > AT+GCI=? - +GCI:
> > > > > > (00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,0A,0B,0C,0D,0E,0F,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,19,1A,1B­,1C,1D,1E,1F,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2F,30,31,32,33,34­,35,36,37,38,39,3A,3B,3C,3D,3E,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,4B,4C,4D,4E,4F­,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57
> > > > > > ,58,59,5A,5B,5C,5E,5F,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,6A,6B,6C,6D,6E,6F,70,71­,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,7A,7B,7C,7D,7E,7F,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,8A­,8B,8C,8D,8E,8F,90,92,93,94,96,97,98,99,9A,9B,9C,9D,9E,9F,A0,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5­,A6,A7,A8,A9,AA,AB,AC,AD,
> > > > > > AE,AF,B0,B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,BA,BB,BC,BD,BE,BF,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C7,C8,­C9,CA,CB,CC,CD,CE,CF,D0,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,DA,DB,DC,DD,DE,DF,E0,E1,­E2,E3,E4,E5,E6,E7,E8,EB,EC,ED,EE,EF,F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F7,F8,F9,FA,FB,FC,FE)
> > > > > > ATI1 - 255
> > > > > > ATI2 - OK
> > > > > > ATI3 - SoftK56V_B2.1_V7.16.00
> > > > > > ATI4 - PCI SoftV92 Modem
> > > > > > ATI5 - 256
> > > > > > ATI6 - SoftK56
> > > > > > CModem Version 12
> > > > > > Rksample Version 342
> > > > > > ATI7 - 255
> > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------
> > > > > > now for some reason if dial up gets disconnected and when tried to reconnect
> > > > > > it mayor may not connect due to com3 problem.
> > > > > > task manager do not show 2 programs are accessing com3 at once.
> > > > > > JUST TRYING TO UNDERSTAND COM3
> > > > > > THANK YOU
> >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > >  vpoint
> >
> > > > > Note that most PCs are only delivered with two standard serial ports,
> > > > > usually set up as COM 1 and COM 2.  These usually have been set up as
> > > > > AUTO in the BIOS.  You may want to set the two standard serila ports
> > > > > to a COM setting instead of AUTO.
> >
> > > > > COM 1 uses IRQ 4 at hex 3F8 (??)
> > > > > COM 2 uses IRQ 3 at hex 2F8 (??)
> >
> > > > > Then, your COM 3 may detect correctly.
> >
> > > So no built-in serial ports???
> >
> > > Check in Device Manager, under Ports for any Com 1 / Com 2 entrys.  If
> > > none are listed, then you should re-configure the soft modem to use
> > > Com 1.  I have encountered some Windows set ups where the missing Com
> > > 1 / 2 entries did cause the Com 3 from working correctly.
>
> How many "true" COM ports do you have?  Most "older" motherboards tend
> to have two standard COM ports (COM 1 / 2) built in.  When you add a
> standard PCI based modem, this tends to be set to COM.  If Device
> Manager lists out 256 COM ports, you should start cleaning up these.
> Remove all of then and the reboot XP.  Your XP should then re-detect
> the true COM ports.
>