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Q135157: Cannot Access COM Ports on NEC Image P90 Computer

Article: Q135157
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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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 COM ports on a NEC Image P90 computer may not be accessible in Windows 95.

Also, only one of the COM ports may be displayed in Device Manager, instead of
the two or more installed.

CAUSE
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The method that the BIOS in these computers uses to report COM hardware does not
work correctly with Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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Contact NEC to obtain a newer BIOS. Upgrade to a BIOS version dated later than
7/1/95.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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