Microsoft KB Archive/82049

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&quot;No COM Ports Available&quot; Error on IBM PS/2 Computer

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Q82049

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

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SYMPTOMS
The following error message may appear when you start the Microsoft Windows Terminal application on an IBM PS/2 machines:

No Com ports available; release one of the com ports and try again

CAUSE
This error message can occur on PS/2 computers if the serial port(s) on the machine have been disabled in the system setup.

WORKAROUND
Follow these steps to determine the status of the serial ports and adjust them as necessary:


 * 1) Use the IBM Reference Disk to start your system.
 * 2) When the IBM Logo Screen appears, press ENTER.
 * 3) From the Main menu, choose option 2 for Set Configuration.
 * 4) From the Set Configuration menu, choose option 2 for Change Configuration.
 * 5) From the Change Configuration menu, choose Serial Port by pressing the DOWN ARROW key. To view and modify the Serial Port status, press the F6 key to select the appropriate port.
 * 6) Press the F10 key to save the configuration.
 * 7) Press the F3 key to exit the Set Configuration menu. Press the F3 key again to exit the Main menu.
 * 8) Press ENTER to restart your system.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a 3.1 3.10 3.11 ps2

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311