Re: [misterhouse-users] Can't open device: COM1

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In a message dated 4/26/2003 11:11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, br...@mi... writes:

> First I have heard of a security update affecting a COM port.

Certainly possible that they plugged some exploit via a PPP connection or a modem driver bug. But more likely that they finally decided to disable unconnected devices by default (until you explicitly gave youself permission to use them - which is closer to the linux default behavior).

> Maybe another program is accessing that port?

Which was by far the most likely reason a couple of years ago. A mouse driver was being loaded even if you didn't need it, etc.

> Do you have any other ports you can try?  Tried rebooting?

Good suggestions...also...
Look at everything you have that CAN_OR_MIGHT have a serial port option - then make sure all the options are disabled.