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228952 2004-04-13 09:52:00 Hi all, I've just tried to install my Palm Pilot on my new laptop. I had to get a 9 to 25 pin serial plug adapter for my hotsync cable. I installed the software but when I try and do a hotsync it says the com port is unavailable. When I installed to my PC I had no trouble at all. Any ideas?

Thanks Dave
DaveNZ (4458)
228953 2004-04-13 10:30:00 A modem is already using the system resources for that COM port?? JohnD (509)
228954 2004-04-13 10:32:00 Since when do modern laptops come with 25 pin Serial Ports, I have to ask .

Unfortunately new laptops don't often have a Serial Port at all .

A 25 pin Parallel Port, yes, but that will not work for a PalmPilot .

Is that what you are trying to use I wonder?
godfather (25)
228955 2004-04-13 10:38:00 Dunno if its applicable but there are many usb sync cables for sale at trademe. metla (154)
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