Every so often the Programming/Editor gives me an error message that the (usb) serial port is already in use. Usually a bit of faffing about and rebooting sorts it but not this time.
I've spent the best part of this afternoon uninstalling/reinstalling the PE and its drivers and I still get the error message.
The port (COM8) shows as Ready for Use under the PE Options but as soon as I try it, I get the "port error. port not present or in use.
Scan for USB cable gives: the download cable on COM 8 is being used by another application. It even shows up in the "safely remove hardware" icon in the systray.
I'm on the point of ordering an RS232 cable (as the PC does have COM1) - anyone got any suggestions before I do.
Every other USB device I have works in every usb port without complaining.
Thanks,
John.
I've spent the best part of this afternoon uninstalling/reinstalling the PE and its drivers and I still get the error message.
The port (COM8) shows as Ready for Use under the PE Options but as soon as I try it, I get the "port error. port not present or in use.
Scan for USB cable gives: the download cable on COM 8 is being used by another application. It even shows up in the "safely remove hardware" icon in the systray.
I'm on the point of ordering an RS232 cable (as the PC does have COM1) - anyone got any suggestions before I do.
Every other USB device I have works in every usb port without complaining.
Thanks,
John.