How to change the COM port for a USB Serial adapter on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 - Plugable Knowledge Base
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Originally authored by: Bernie Thompson, July 4, 2011 Start by going to the Device Manager. Once there do the following: Expand the Ports ‘(COM& LPT)’
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