[Elecraft] Windows update clobbered me

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I would first reboot the computer a couple of times.  Then go to the 
Windows Update application and run it.  Take all the defaults and let it 
"do its thing".    A failed update will leave lots of fragments and crap 
in the computer.

Also I suggest, as I do, run an application that gets rid of trash, 
broken links, and such.  And that same application has the ability to 
clean the computer Registry.  Usually there is lots of "crap" left over 
from updates, software installs, and software uninstalls.   My 
application is the paid  version but you can use the FREE version of 
CCLEANER for this activity.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 7/20/2019 9:27 AM, David F. Reed wrote:
> I realize this is not a Windows list, but it relates to my K3 as I use 
> it and the K3 Utility to do things...
>
> early this morning, Windows tried to install (but failed) 2019-07 
> Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems 
> (KB4507435).
>
> As a result, I have lost my virtual com ports...
>
> in Device Manager, under USB controllers, they show as USB Serial 
> Converter (with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside it), 
> and have the correct driver loaded, but somehow they are not working, 
> not findable in the K3 Utility, and so I am at a loss what to do 
> /change / fix next...
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
>
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