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Q129659: Wrong Port for PCMCIA Modem Shown in Modem Properties

Article: Q129659
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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The properties for the PCMCIA modem in your computer show the wrong port name.
However, the modem functions correctly.

CAUSE
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There is a table that maps ports to "port friendly names." If two PCMCIA devices
each have a "PortName=COMx" setting in the registry, the friendly name for the
original device is used for both devices.

For example, if you install a GPS PCMCIA card, then remove the card and install a
PCMCIA modem, the Port field for the modem displays the friendly name for the
GPS card.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base as it becomes available.


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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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