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How to add COM ports to device manager?

Aryan Pattu 0 Reputation points
2024-08-28T21:16:44.9633333+00:00

I stumbled into a problem while trying to connect an arduino to my computer. No ports were listed on the IDE. I realized that I was missing COM ports in device manager. I tried adding ports back in the device manager by adding legacy hardware, but I got a error code. Below it is pasted. If anyone could help me it would help a lot. If anyone is wondering I am using a lenovo thinkpad t16 gen 2.

Windows cannot determine the settings for this device. Consult the documentation that came with this device and use the Resource tab to set the configuration. (Code 34)

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  1. Jing Zhou 7,260 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-08-30T06:41:03.6333333+00:00

    Hello,

     

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    This error indicates that COM ports is missing in Device Manager.

    Please kindly go to Device Manager > Review on the top > select show hidden devices and check if the COM ports now appear.

    Meanwhile you can check if the COM port driver is up to date.

     

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

     

    Best regards，

    Jill Zhou

     

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