Re: Unable to open the device

spamless wrote:

> Hi, I am pulling my hair out here what little I have left with an Error
> that keeps coming up on one of my laptops that runs Windows Vista Home
> 32bit a small error box keeps coming up saying Unable to open the device
> port, and then the following will appear, Failed to close device, the
> heading on the error box is DirectPort, whether is is relevant all I have
> connected at all times is a wireless mouse.
>
> Version 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001.

The only link that makes sense computer-wise that Googling for DirectPort
brings up is one for a D-Link card. I found this on a CNET download site
(presumably the download is for the drivers):

"From D-Link - D-Link DMF-560TXD DirectPort PC Card:The D-Link DMF-560TXD is
a Direct PortTM 10/100Mb Dual Speed Ethernet PC Card with an integrated
V.90/K56flex Data/Fax Modem. It allows a PC user to seamlessly connect to
both Ethernet and Fast Ethernet LANs. The D-Link DMF-560TXD also allows
users to send and receive faxes, connect to the Internet, and dial into a
Remote Access Server or PC using this one PCMCIA PC Card solution."

So if you've got this hardware, it isn't working properly. Possibly
reinstalling the drivers or, if there is any specialized software that
comes with Windows disabling it from running, might help. Someone else may
know more exactly about this card but hopefully this will get you started
in the right direction.

Malke
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spamless wrote:

> Hi Malke
> As I use a wireless connection I have turned off all other connections
> that may use port access that are not needed and that seems to have fixed
> the problem, saying that I reset the PC at least 5 times and no error box
> came up, the acid test will be today again but so far all looks good, it
> was what you said in your mail that prompted me to do this so a BIG thanks
> to you for pointing me in the right direction.

I'm glad that worked for you. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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