Microsoft KB Archive/295940

= The Option to Select a COM Port Is Not Present When You Set Up a Direct Cable Connection =

Article ID: 295940

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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This article was previously published under Q295940





SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to create a Direct Cable Connection (DCC), the option to use a COM port is not present.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior:
 * 1) Click Start, and then click Connect To.
 * 2) Under Common Tasks, click New Connection Wizard.
 * 3) Click Next, and then click Set up an advanced connection.
 * 4) Click Connect directly to another computer, and then click Next.
 * 5) Click the Host option, and then click Next.
 * 6) Click a COM port in the Device for this connection box, and then click Next.
 * 7) From the list of users, click the users that are able to connect, click Next, and then click Finish.
 * 8) To create an incoming connection on a COM port, repeat these steps, and then at the appropriate location, choose the COM port that you want to use.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB295940

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