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Fw: Lost LPT1



If you still can get a parallel port card particularly one that offers a choice
between lpt1 and lpt2 why not try putting one into your computer as lpt2 if
you can select that as an option on the card.

Maybe wndows 98se would recognize that as new hardware.  good luck. 
though I think Branch Ricky said something to the effect that luck is only
the residue of preparation or planning.
 
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----- Original Message -----
From: mailto:michael.norman@xxxxxxxx Michael Norman
To: xywrite@xxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 1:48 PM
Subject: Lost LPT1

Under the heading of dumb and dumber, I uninstalled a program called System
Suite and suddenly lost my printer port, LPT1 (W98SE). Tried everything.
Reinstalled drivers, removed port and rebooted so WIN could reinstall.
Changed BIOS to ECP. Nothing has worked. I either deleted or corrupted some
file that affects LPT1.

Meanwhile, just to have a printer, I also installed the machine's (HP2200D)
USB connection (you can connect either way) and driver and I can print when
that is set as the default. If I'm indeed toast and can't get LPT1 back and
have to live with USB, can I print from XYDos. I searched for the
workarounds in the list but did not see anything definitive. If someone
remembers the post(s) and can point the way I'd be grateful.

Michael Norman