Article: Q117881
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start Windows 95, the following error message is displayed
Windows
This application's attempt to get access to COM<x> has failed because
the port is in use by a virtual device.
Press a key to continue.
where <x> specifies a particular communications port.
CAUSE
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If you install the pen driver that ships with Fractal Design Painter version
1.2, you receive the above error message.
RESOLUTION
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According to Fractal Design Corporation, upgrading to Fractal Design Painter
version 2.0 and choosing to use the existing pen drivers during Setup corrects
this error.
MORE INFORMATION
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Fractal Design Painter is manufactured by Fractal Design Corporation, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.
Additional query words: err msg mouse driver tablet com1 com2 com3 com4 penwin penwindows pen windows 3rdparty
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Keywords : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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