Hi All Well I have just upgraded to Windows ME, I have used USB ported comports for some time now with out any problems, this is still the same with ME all is working ok. I use a AMD k6-111 450meg with SoundBlaster 64 awe. so it look like I may be one of the lucky ones hi. Cheers Fred g3yjq@btinternet.com -- WWW: http://www.writelog.com/ Submissions: writelog@contesting.com Administrative requests: writelog-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-writelog@contesting.com