User manual
    Removing Virtual COM Ports 
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m  Chapter 7  49 
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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 → ESP 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 44.   The ESP Manager Window 
Removing Virtual COM Ports 
50  Chapter 7  Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m 
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com 
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com 
Step 3: Click the 
Uninstall Virtual COM icon. The Manager will ask 
for conformation. Click 
OK to complete the uninstall 
procedure. 
Figure 45.  The vcomui Dialogue Box 
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. 










