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Removing Virtual COM Ports
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The ESP Manager software Uninstall Virtual COM Port feature will remove a
mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 and XP operating
systems. It may also be removed in the Device Manager of Windows 98, ME,
NT, 2000, and XP. Windows 98 users also will find a
Remove Virtual COM
feature in the Programs file.
Removing the Virtual COM port with ESP Manager
Step1: From the Windows Desktop, click:
Start → Programs → B&B Electronics → VLINX → ESR Servers → VLINX
ESP Manager
Step 2: In the
ESP Manager window click the Virtual COM List tab.
Highlight the mapped COM port number to be removed.
Figure 33. The ESP Manager Window
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Removing Virtual COM Ports
Step 3: Click the
Uninstall Virtual COM icon. The Manager will ask for
conformation. Click
OK to complete the uninstall procedure.
Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device
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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.
Figure 34. The Control Panel Window
Step 3: Click Device Manager in the Systems Properties window. In the
Device Manager dialogue click the
+ next to Ports (COM LPT) to
expand.
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