[Elecraft] Windows update clobbered me

[Clay Autery]

THIS!

jv16.org  <----  The Registry Cleaner, et al. that I use.

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Clay Autery, KY5G
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On 20-Jul-19 10:13, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> 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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