GY Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 I have a MIDI interface connected to my parallel printer port. Sometimes, I'll turn the computer on and intentionally leave the interface turned off. When the machine boots and gets to the desk top, a little screen comes up and says that the MIDI device is not available, do I want to continue. Yes, great! Then, maybe an hour later, I decide I want to use the interface. Is there a way I can re-activate (for lack of another term) the parallel port without re-booting? Thanks! GY GY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Usually, you have to have the device in question turned on while the computer boots in order for Windows to recognize it. USB and Firewire are great since they are hot-swappable, which allows you to connect/disconnect devices while Windows is running. But otherwise, you'll have to reboot if you want Windows to see this device. [ 11-27-2001: Message edited by: Dylan Walters ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 [quote]Originally posted by Dylan Walters: [b]USB and Firewire are great since they are hot-swappable, which allows you to connect/disconnect devices while Windows is running. But otherwise, you'll have to reboot if you want Windows to see this device.[/b][/quote] Same happens with SCSI connections. Just try to keep you device always ON while you start windows. [i]I did not see any stupid question around... [/i] Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioMaverick Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 OK... You can do this! Say you forgot to turn on your LPT or USB device (I know that's exactly what you did say). 1. Either, right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select properties, or go to the Control Panel and select the System icon. 2. Go to the Device Manager tab and either select the Refresh button or press the F5 key. This forces the Device Manager to revalidate all know connections.. even 'dead' ones. You should be back in business! "It's all about the... um-m-m, uh-h-h..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seclusion Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Go to the start menu.. Go to restart the puter.. But hold the shift button down while you restart the puter. Then you can miss the scsi startup etc.. Restarts at the drivers level only.. Saves a bit of time.. That good ol Shift button Eh!!!! Brian Smile if you're not wearin panties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GY Posted November 28, 2001 Author Share Posted November 28, 2001 You guys are sharp! Thanks for the help. I owe ya one. GY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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