ComPortInfo Uwe Sieber

Use this command to install ComPortInfo:

winget install --id=UweSieber.ComPortInfo -e

COM Port Info belongs natively to ComPortMan, but is handy standalone too. Features: - Two views with COM ports and connection types (BusTypes) - "Safely remove hardware" - Restart devices to revive it after "safe removal" (if started with administrator previleges) - COM port numbers change and swap (if started with administrator previleges) - USB-Port reset (XP, Win8, 10, 11) - Display of the "Port Parameters" (GetCommState), that's how the last application using this port left it behind and on failure it indicates that the port is in use - Display of the "Default Port Parameters" (GetDefaultCommConfig), these are the parameters from the device manager - Display of the "Port Properties" (GetCommProperties), these are the capabilities of the COM port hardware, e.g. supported signals and data rates

ComPortInfo is a tool designed to manage and analyze COM ports on Windows systems, providing detailed insights into their configuration and behavior. It serves as a standalone utility, though it is natively part of ComPortMan.

Key Features:

Dual Views: Offers two perspectives for viewing COM ports and connection types (BusTypes).
Hardware Management: Facilitates "Safely remove hardware" operations.
Device Restart: Enables restarting devices to revive them after safe removal, requiring administrator privileges.
Port Number Adjustment: Allows changing and swapping of COM port numbers under admin rights.
USB Reset: Provides USB port reset functionality across XP, Win8, 10, and 11 systems.
Parameter Display:
- Port Parameters (GetCommState): Shows how the last application using the port left it, indicating if the port is in use on failure.
- Default Port Parameters (GetDefaultCommConfig): Displays parameters from the device manager.
- Port Properties (GetCommProperties): Highlights hardware capabilities like supported signals and data rates.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators needing to troubleshoot or configure COM ports effectively. It aids in diagnosing connection issues, managing port configurations, and optimizing hardware utilization through detailed insights.

ComPortInfo can be installed via winget, offering a seamless setup process.