Wrong Port for PCMCIA Modem Shown in Modem Properties

The properties for the PCMCIA modem in your computer show the wrong port name. However, the modem functions correctly.

There is a table that maps ports to "port friendly names." If two PCMCIA devices each have a "PortName=COMx" setting in the registry, the friendly name for the original device is used for both devices.

For example, if you install a GPS PCMCIA card, then remove the card and install a PCMCIA modem, the Port field for the modem displays the friendly name for the GPS card.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.