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COM Cleaner for Windows

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This utility resolves COM port lock-up issues stemming from FTDI chips failing to release ports. It cleans registry enumeration parameters, ensuring Windows XP recognizes multiple FTDI devices despite past enumeration limits.

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  • Pros

    • Alleviates COM port lock-up issues caused by FTDI chips.
    • Cleans registry enumeration parameters effectively.
    • Addresses driver failure to release COM ports upon device removal.
    • Restores FTDI device recognition on Windows XP past port 16.
    • Supports scenarios with multiple FTDI devices or USB connections.

  • Cons

    • Primarily addresses COM port issues on Windows XP.
    • Specific functionality focused solely on FTDI chip drivers.
    • Does not specify support for modern Windows operating systems.
    • Scope limited to enumeration and release issues, not general diagnostics.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
Windows XP
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2,640
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Developer’s Description

By Ki-Den
Fix COM port lock-up issues caused by FTDI chips.

This utility alleviates COM Port lock-up issues caused by FTDI chips (and other utilities). FTDI chips are used in hardware devices to enable serial COM port communications through a USB connection to the PC. The FTDI drivers fail to release the COM ports when the device is removed from the PC. After the COM ports have been enumerated past 16, Windows XP no longer recognizes additional FTDI devices connected to the PC..

i.e If the same device is connected to multiple USB ports on the same PC or multiple FTDI devices are connected to the same PC, the issue occurs and the device is no longer recognized. This application resets cleans the enumeration parameters in the registry.

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