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.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/1/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo KB180080