First time user aldl kit
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Re: First time user aldl kit
With the USB of the aldl cable plugged in to laptop, I go into device manager, and ports. I only see com1.
Re: First time user aldl kit
You can use this technique to view virtual ports without the device being plugged in ...
For Windows versions less then 10.
Select: View
Select: Show hidden devices
In the Device Manager Tree view,
Expand: Ports (COM & LPT)
For Windows versions less then 10.
For Windows 10 and greator ...Find the "Command Prompt" shortcut and Right-Click on it,
Select: Run as administrator
If required, Enter: Password
At the command prompt type (or copy paste) the following two commands,set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
devmgmt.msc
When Device Manager opens,In the Search box typeand select Device Manager.devmgmt
Select: View
Select: Show hidden devices
In the Device Manager Tree view,
Expand: Ports (COM & LPT)
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Re: First time user aldl kit
Works with cable plugged in to laptop.
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Re: First time user aldl kit
It's not right this second.
Re: First time user aldl kit
Checked mine, not working. Re-checked, working. Not plugged into ALDL socket.
Damn USB connectors!
Damn USB connectors!
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Re: First time user aldl kit
Darn things aye
Re: First time user aldl kit
I only have to breathe on mine and it's instant disconnect.
Does yours check out O.K.
Does yours check out O.K.
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Re: First time user aldl kit
Trying a different windows hard drive at the mo. As in setting up the drive to the laptop
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Re: First time user aldl kit
Try a different USB port on the laptop. I have one on mine that is a bit loose and sometimes is unreliable depending on the cable I'm using.