COM Ports Question


  1. Robert11
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    Windows 7 64bit
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    COM Ports Question


    Hello,

    Is it O.K. to have a few programs set up with their COM Ports all the same number,
    as long as only one program is ever actually being used at a time ?

    Thanks,
    Bob
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  3. Ranger4
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
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    I think COM ports are allocated a number for one item & it cannot be used by another item, even if it is not connected at the same time. However, I am not 100% sure.
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