Question : Problem: COM & LPT ports nonexistent in device manager.

:embarrassed:
- How not to use a laptop -
I put two devices on the same COM port and now no com ports or lpt ports exist in the device manager plus all of the associated problems this has caused with the usb input devices.
How can I get them back? I am a graphic artist and without a tablet I'm lost!
Thanx.

Answer : Problem: COM & LPT ports nonexistent in device manager.

ok... had another thought... do you use any pcmcia cards/expansion cards in it? You can purchase, fairly cheap, pcmcia to usb cards. They give you 2 USB 2.0 ports. It's a thought and may work and save you.. at least allow you to get your work done. If it doesn't, it can always be returned.