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While uninstalling Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK, I get an error "COM<X> in use, please verify". How do I fix this?

Or, you may get "There are not seven pairs of XPVCOM in system".

Well, this error may occur not only during uninstallation but also while launching the "Cellular Emulator" that is installed with the SDK.

Solution:

  1. Go to your device manager. My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware -> Device Manager
     
  2. Go to the entry of "System Devices"
     

     
  3. Towards the end, you will find an entry "XPVCOM" (XP Virtual COM Port, I guess). Uninstall it.
     
    You will see this entry only when you get the error "COM<X> in use, please verify".
     
  4. Now, go to the folder where you have the Cellular Emulator. The default location is "C:\Program Files\Windows SDK 6 Professional\Tools\Cellular Emulator".
     
  5. You will find a utility InstallXPVCom.exe. At the command prompt, execute the following:
     
    InstallXPVcom.exe Install
     
  6. Try uninstalling again, it will work.
     

Have fun!

 

Last update: 2009-01-25 19:32
Author: Edujini Labs Pvt Ltd
Revision: 1.0

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