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LPT1/COM1/COM2 Printer Ports Missing

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Hi All,

I am having a problem with my printer ports. There does not appear to be the LPT or COM ports for me to select. This makes it impossible to attach a local printer to this computer. Also, the "local port type" does not exist when I try to create a new port.

I inherited this computer, so I do not know what happened to caused this to wipe.

I have checked the BIOs/Device Manager, all LPT and COM ports are enabled and drivers are installed.

I have checked the drivers, all are working.

I have checked the registry, the correct drivers are mapped.

I even did a Print Migration from a computer (exactly the same hardware/setup) that had all ports shown, and STILL the LPT and COM ports do not appear on this system.

I am using Microsoft Windows XP Pro Ver 2002 with Service Pack 3.

This is a Dell Precision PWS670 Dual Core if that matters.

Thanks for your help.

-SanD

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Hi All,

Thanks for looking.

Yes, ports are activated BIOS and shown in Device Manager.

Any local printer cannot be installed. The one that I am currently using is a HP1100, but I cannot even install a postscript printer because a lpt port is needed.

-Sandy
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Here is a screen shot of the server properties in the print spooler.

Notice... there are no local ports... LPT/COM/File are all missing.

AND the "local" port type is missing.

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