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Re-enable LPT1 in Windows 7

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by cccgsmith

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In trying undock my laptop, I kept getting the message that the undocking procedure could not be accomplished because of a program running using LPT1. I could not find such a program running, so as a test, I went to Device Manager and disabled LPT1. That worked regarding being able to safely undock my laptop. BUT, now I want to enable LPT1 for an older printer at another location. AND, I cannot find LPT1 in Device Manager to Enable it! I have searched and searched and can no longer find any reference to it as I could before when I Disabled it. What am I probably doing wrong! How do I proceed? Thanks!

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by cg it

your laptop with Windows 7 has an LPT port?

if not, but the docking station does, therein is your problem.

by cccgsmith

You are correct--it is the docking station that has the LPT1 port. However, after a couple reboots, the Port folder in the Device Manager reappeared, as well as the LPT1 port. I swear, though, that it was missing at first when I posted the question! So, I now have it re-enabled. Thanks for the response!

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