2006-11-29 06:02:54 · 3 answers · asked by j h 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Need to know if in windows XP home, are all of the USB ports also Comm Ports ?
2006-11-29 06:13:10 · update #1
In general, COM ports, also known as serial ports, are completely unrelated to USB ports. USB ports are a standard designed to replace all parallel ports, serial ports, and other type of ports with a single "universal" type for peripherals.
So to answer your question, the answer is "no".
2006-11-29 08:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB will work on all XP systems, but they are not COM ports. COM ports tend to be small 9 and 12 PIN connectors at the back of the PC and are typically used by console cables.
2006-11-29 14:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Tritan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its deppend on the equipment is logged to the computer as some of them needs driver,but regarding the USB connector itself all of them are alike.
2006-11-29 14:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by lostship 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋