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To Change the COM Port number assigned by
Windows
®
Depending on a variety of factors, Windows
®
may sometimes
assign a COM Port number that is too high or unusual to be easily
remembered. You may change the number assigned to the port by
following these steps:
Opening Device Manager
Each version of Windows has a slightly different procedure for
opening Device Manager. The most direct route is to press + R,
type “devmgmt.msc” and press Enter.
1. Select the “USB Serial Port” device and right click to display
its context menu, Click “Properties”.
2. On the Properties form select the “Port Settings” tab, then
click the “Advanced” button.