Automap: GPS Devices Are Not Detected on COM3 or COM4 (180080)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Automap Streets Plus for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Automap Trip Planner for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Expedia Streets 98
- Microsoft Expedia Trip Planner 98
This article was previously published under Q180080 SUMMARY
The Microsoft programs listed above use the GPS tool in Control Panel to
communicate with GPS (Global Positioning System) devices. The GPS tool in
Control Panel detects serial GPS devices connected to any COM port on the
computer. However, if the GPS device is connected to COM3 or COM4, the
program cannot detect the device.
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This behavior is by design.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/1/2004 |
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Keywords: | kbenv kbinfo KB180080 |
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