COM 2 numpty question

[kevin63]

I am trying to connect something to my 9 pin serial port which I think is COM 2, the problem is, when I look in the list of my ports I can't find COM 2, has anyone an idea how to get it back or am I talking a load of c**p, I am not too good with these computer things so please be gentle.

It is my car ECU I am connecting to, I have had it connected before so it did work and with settings of COM 2 and 9600 baud rate, but not now.

[jimmyjimjim]

Is it enabled in the bios?

COM 2 is often swapped with the IR port, so if you enabled this, you may well find you disabled the COM port automatically.

Failing that, google for USB to serial converters; job done.

[kevin63]

Thanks jimmyjimjim you have just answered me two long standing questions, a mate of mine is bringing a serial to usb adaptor tomorrow so will try that, and the ir whatever thingy answers something else i had a problem with a few months ago.

Thanks