Bob Blick wrote: >>>> A colleague pointed out that HyperTerminal enumerates the ports >>>> instantly, >>>> so I ran the process monotor (mentioned a few days earlier on this >>>> list), >>>> and found that HT grabs the list directly from the Registry. Now I'm >>>> doing >>>> the same, and the enumeration problem is gone. >>> Which registry key do you read to get this? >> >> HLM\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\SERIALCOMM, why? >> > > Remember I recommended Async Pro to you, so I can avoid the same problem > :) You're sneaky! Suggesting a library to have other people find workarounds for the library's problems! ;) Thanks for the Async Pro suggestion, I love the library. It's a pity the product is no longer supported by the company, but so far I don't have many compaints... Vitaliy -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist