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Finding a USB port number

Anonymous
2019-02-20T17:13:26+00:00

Right, Windows 10, using software to program an external piece of hardware, it uses usb to connect it but asks for the port number. I cant for love nor money figure out how to find the damn thing. I can't seem to find any numbering in device manager or anywhere else.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T17:34:18+00:00

    Hi EdwardElder77

    My name is Sarah Kong and I am an independent adviser that is here to try and help you with your issue.

    Port number?

    There is a DeviceID number for USB devices.

    Try this.

    Go to search and type powershell and then right click and select run as administrator.

    Type the following command.

    gwmi Win32_USBControllerDevice |%{wmi} | Sort Manufacturer,Description,DeviceID | Ft -GroupBy Manufacturer Description,Service,DeviceID

    See if that gives you want you need.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T18:02:31+00:00

    see link.

    https://www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2013/11/ho...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T17:57:05+00:00

    Okay, tried that, didn't help, if anything I am now even more confused.

    This is the screen I'm looking at, asking for Port in the top box, which I'm guessing means the USB connection. Hence why I'm asking for port number, but I think I have totally confused myself.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T18:22:44+00:00

    You are very welcome

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T18:20:52+00:00

    Thank you loads, ill see if that helps.

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