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From: C (no email)
Date: Tue Sep 18 2007 - 11:01:20 EDT
I knew I had this saved somewhere, sorry for the delay in sending it in reply to a few postings a few weeks ago.
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Windows XP - GPS NMEA 183 serial input seen as a mouse by operating system
Problem: Erratic mouse cursor movements - no NMEA data
Solution:
Following is provided from the Microsoft web site, as such Euronav is passing this information on in good faith.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q131976)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q131976
This fix involves changes to operating system files, and carries the danger of making your computer perform incorrectly.
You are strongly advised to back up your computer before proceeding, if in doubt please consult a qualified computer technician
To disable the detection of devices on COM ports in Windows NT/2000/XP:
Make a backup copy of the Boot.ini file. (usually found in the C:\ driver route)
Remove the hidden, system, and read-only attributes from the Boot.ini file.
use Windows explorer, and right click on file, then properties)
Using a text editor (such as Notepad) open the Boot.ini file.
try double clicking on file)
Add the /NoSerialMice option to the end of each entry in the [operating systems] section of Boot.ini. See the example below for more information.
Save Boot.ini and quit Notepad.
Restore the hidden, system, and read-only attributes to the Boot.ini file.
Shutdown and restart Windows NT.
The following is a sample of the Boot.ini file:
[boot loader]
timeout=3
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35="Windows NT Workstation
Version 3.51" /NoSerialMice
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35="Windows NT Workstation
Version 3.51 [VGA mode]" /basevideo /sos /NoSerialMice
NoSerialMice Syntax
/NoSerialMice - Disables the detection of serial mice on
all COM ports.
/NoSerialMice:COMx - Disables the detection of serial mice on
COM x, where x is the number of the port.
'It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things seem difficult'
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