Using com 1

[eddyq]

I have VMware 7.1.6 build 744570. Using "Virtual Machine Settings" and "Add", I am able to create a serial port as "serial port 2" and "serial port 3" but I can't create port 1 (a.k.a. com1).

Does anyone have any ideas?

[WoodyZ · Accepted solution]

The VMware Tool ThinPrint uses COM1 by default.  This is so the Host's Printer can be used without having to install Printer specific drivers in the Guest.  I normally do not use ThinPrint so I just delete the Printer in the VM's Settings and then when I add a Serial Port it set as COM1!

[eddyq]

Thanks, that did it ... I never would have guessed.