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SetupComm failed Com3 Error 2

Anonymous
2013-10-10T08:39:11+00:00

I am getting this error from a new program that should access a com port to receive data.

Win7 32bit with a serial-USB adaptor.

The hardware works OK into Hyperterminal.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-11T02:25:32+00:00

    Hi Paul,

    Could you please provide the name of the application\program that is causing the issue?

    COM3 is generally taken up by an internal dial-up modem as its main communication link to the Internet.

    I would request you to please provide us a screenshot of the issue you are experiencing to get a better understanding of the issue.

    How to include a screenshot in your post:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows\_other-windows\_programs/how-to-include-a-screenshot-in-your-post/2594b08e-32a3-476a-85a6-b021181be7e4

    Please get back with more information on the issue so that we may assist you better.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-11T05:33:19+00:00

    The program is a niche interest program called rfidcat.exe, launched via command prompt with parameter of com port n.

    I have tried com10, com2, com3  having released these from other tasks.

    In each case it returns error as shown.

    It is on a netbook which has no dialup modem, although com3 is sometimes used with a 3G dongle.

    Latest try on Com4 gives a different result...the command prompt just hangs with no message!

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