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buzbrown

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My parallel port quit working on my laptop using windows xp
« on: December 20, 2010, 06:40:24 pm »
My parallel port quit working on my XP laptop. I reformatted the disk & reinstalled windows & it still doesn't work. I downloaded your "Parrallel" utility & it tells me it can't find a parallel port. When I look in windows device manager it says it's there and has no problems. How can I fix this?
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Jan Axelson

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Re: My parallel port quit working on my laptop using windows xp
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2010, 09:50:10 pm »
If you have tried using multiple peripherals that used to work and no longer do, it's possible that the port is fried. I don't think Device Manager can if the output drivers are working.
 

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mdlayt

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Re: My parallel port quit working on my laptop using windows xp
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2010, 06:06:48 pm »
Often the BIOS controls ports like this.

Have you booted into your BIOS setup and looked for options?

(There is often a message on the screen for how to do this as you boot.  Make sure it is a "cold" boot.  What is it--"Press Delete for setup", maybe, or "F6," or something.)

Mike
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Jasminelm

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Re: My parallel port quit working on my laptop using windows xp
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2011, 06:02:49 am »
If you have tried a number of peripherals that are used for work and is not used,it is possible that the port is fried.I do not think the Device Manager,if the output drivers will work.But I can assure you that I'm going to definitely solve your problem someone....

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