How to Change the COM Port Number in Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

The COM port number assigned by Windows 2000 may not be the appropriate one. This article describes how to change the COM port number.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the COM port number:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.



2. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.



3. Double-click Ports (COM & LPT).



4. Double-click the appropriate COM port.



5. On the Port Settings tab, click Advanced.



6. In the COM Port Number box, click the appropriate number (from 1 to 256).



7. Click OK.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbhw
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto