windows server 2003 [Archive] - ForumsHQ

[Aragon]

this should go in the computer support forum but i'm the dictator here and i can do whatever i want...



I can't get Windows server 2003 enterprise to recognize my com ports... When I go into device manager, it only lists lpt1 and no com ports.



how do i make it recognize it so i can get online?



I looked in BIOS and there's nothing that could affect that. On a different computer, I had to change a plug&play setting in bios to get win2k to recognize the lpt1, but on this computer bios doesn't have any plug & play settings.



???

[elpresidente]

tried manually adding them? you know the old add new hardware way?

[Aragon]

it works !



i just had to install the defaul modem drivers...



(still weird how com port doesnt show up under ports though... whatever)

[Xetox]

Thread moved......you think you can doing anything ;)

[Speed]

nod, too many issues already. I'm gonna wait for a service pack or two.

[elpresidente]

seemed to work perfectly on mine, ive installed and tested all three versions on my pc, ive found no issues

[Raybdbomb]

there's at least 8 english version that i know of...



perhaps you're referring to standard, enterprise and web editions?

[Kai Shadowbane]

Originally posted by Speed

nod, too many issues already. I'm gonna wait for a service pack or two.



Actually, I find it a more stable system than XP after 2 service packs, tho the needed specialty server related AV and FW software really blows.

[Raybdbomb]

ditto, from what i've seen it's MUCH better and cooler than xp



it was definitely worth the upgrade ;D

[elpresidente]

yeh i was refering to standard web and enterprise