{"id":18351,"date":"2023-09-09T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T11:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=18351"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:44:03","slug":"resolved-missing-com-ports-in-device-manager-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/resolved-missing-com-ports-in-device-manager-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"[Resolved] Missing COM ports in Device Manager Issue on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication ports, commonly known as COM ports, are crucial PC components. They are responsible for maintaining and establishing external device connections using a system&#8217;s physical and emulated ports. When these ports malfunction or are not detected on a PC, error messages like Unable to open serial ports appear, which is not good news.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users have also shared that they cannot find the drivers on the system. These missing ports can also cause multiple problems on your PC. Hence, finding and fixing all the issues related to the COM port is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to get rid of missing COM port errors in the Device Manager? Well, you are at the right place! check out the methods below that will allow you to fix the error instantly!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Does The COM ports Missing in Device Manager?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The missing COM ports are a common issue faced by many Windows users and can be fixed with swift and simple steps. But before we jump to the troubleshooting methods, here are the common reasons for this error.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing or incompatible USB-to-Serial drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIOS serial ports have been disabled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select wrong power management may turn USB devices off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupt or \u201cstuck\u201d COM port assignments can happen after swapping devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Fix Missing COM Ports in Device Manager Issue?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COM ports not appearing on your PC can mean multiple things. Usually, to fix the error, you need to restore the COM ports on your PC. However, many users have shared that they are unable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/identify-if-your-pc-drivers-need-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find the drivers to perform troubleshooting<\/a>. Check out the list of fixes below, as they will allow you to find and fix the errors easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1: Enable Show Hidden Devices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a configuration changes the COM ports into hidden devices in the Device Manager. This is also the reason why users are unable to find these drivers. Here are some steps to reveal hidden drivers in the device manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win+R to open the Run search.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: In the Run search box, use the command devmgmt. msc to open Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28748\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devmgmt-msc.webp\" alt=\"Devmgmt-msc\" width=\"454\" height=\"256\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: In the Device Manager, click on View from the top bar to find options.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click on Show Hidden Devices to unveil the drivers usually hidden from the user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27411\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Show-hidden-devices.webp\" alt=\"Show-hidden-devices\" width=\"363\" height=\"273\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these simple steps, you can access all the hidden devices, including the COM ports on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2: Update COM Port Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, these ports are temporarily unavailable because of their outdated definition. The best way to ensure that these drivers are working properly is to keep them updated. Most of you may think, \u201cHow do you update the COM port driver when it is not visible?\u201d. Well, you have two options here &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Use the steps mentioned in Fix 1 to find COM ports and then update them using the Windows Driver Update utility.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; After you have found the drivers, simply select and right-click on it to find the update driver option.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29007\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/find-COM-ports-update-driver.webp\" alt=\"find-COM-ports-update-driver\" width=\"487\" height=\"229\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Follow the steps on the screen, and initiate the process by selecting the Search Automatically for drivers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Let the updates install, and restart your PC manually once the process finishes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Use Advanced Driver Updater that finds all the drivers irrespective of their hidden nature and updates them instantly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Download and install the Advanced Driver Updater on Your PC.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18351,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/18351\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'resolved-missing-com-ports-in-device-manager-issue', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Click on Start Scan Now to initiate a search for all the outdated drivers on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28811\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater-1-1.webp\" alt=\"start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater-1\" width=\"689\" height=\"535\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Check the results to see if the COM ports were detected in the result. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Click on Update All to instantly update the drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28785\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/update-all-1.webp\" alt=\"update all outdated driver\" width=\"672\" height=\"515\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Once the installation is over, the software will automatically restart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since finding the COM port driver can be challenging, let the tool handle the updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you can also use your motherboard driver disc to update these drivers, as they are directly connected with the same. Updating motherboard drivers is also a way to fix the missing COM port error on Windows, depending on your device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3: Add COM Port to Device Manager<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If showing the hidden drivers or updating them does not work, you can manually add these devices to your PC. Here\u2019s the complete process of how to add the COM port on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win+R to open the Run search.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: In the Run search box, use the command devmgmt. msc to open Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28748\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devmgmt-msc.webp\" alt=\"Devmgmt-msc\" width=\"412\" height=\"232\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click Action from the top menu bar in the Device Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click on Add Legacy Hardware from the Action menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29009\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/click-Action-tab-in-device-manager-window.webp\" alt=\"click-Action-tab-in-device-manager-window\" width=\"496\" height=\"376\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: A pop will appear asking you to choose the legacy hardware you want to add; click next to initiate the process.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: On the next page, choose Install the Hardware that I Manually Select and click Next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29011\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Add-hardware-wizard-to-choose-an-option.webp\" alt=\"Add-hardware-wizard-to-choose-an-option\" width=\"596\" height=\"470\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: After clicking Next, you may find options related to the device drivers you want to install.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29012\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/find-options-related-to-the-device-drivers.webp\" alt=\"find-options-related-to-the-device-drivers\" width=\"574\" height=\"450\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8: Look for COM &amp; LPT ports from the list. Select and click on next to move ahead with the process.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 9: Choose your motherboard manufacturer so the best drivers can be fetched to support the same. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29013\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-the-hardware-you-want-to-install.webp\" alt=\"select-the-hardware-you-want-to-install\" width=\"580\" height=\"378\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 10: Click on the Finish button and voila! You have successfully added the drivers to your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 4: Scan For Hardware Changes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, the Windows OS needs a push to detect the hardware attached to the PC. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + X to open the Power Menu and select Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32019\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/choose-Device-Manager.webp\" alt=\"choose Device Manager\" width=\"238\" height=\"287\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category and then click on the Action tab at the top to choose \u201cScan for hardware changes\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29009\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/click-Action-tab-in-device-manager-window.webp\" alt=\"click-Action-tab-in-device-manager-window\" width=\"443\" height=\"336\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 3: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COM ports should appear in the Device Manager.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 5: Check BIOS\/UEFI settings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Restart your PC and tap on the relevant key (F2, F10, F11, etc) to enter the BIOS\/UEFI environment.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Make sure the\u00a0 Serial Port \/ COM Port is set to Enabled.<br \/>\nStep 3: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save changes and reboot<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 6: Update chipset &amp; USB controllers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts suggest that you should install the latest motherboard chipset drivers. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Launch Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Locate the USB Root Hub and USB Serial Controllers categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32458\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/USB-Root-Hub.webp\" alt=\"USB Root Hub\" width=\"421\" height=\"197\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 3: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on them to view the dropdown.<br \/>\nStep 4: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on each entry mentioned and choose Update Driver from the context menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 7: Disable USB Power Saving<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Open Device Manager and click on Universal Serial Bus controllers to expand it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Double-click on each USB Root Hub to open the Properties box.<br \/>\nStep 3: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Power Management tab and uncheck the mark before the \u201cAllow the computer to turn off this device to save power\u201d option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32459\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Power-Management-tab.webp\" alt=\"Power Management tab\" width=\"492\" height=\"222\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 4: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this for all USB Root Hub entries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/encrypted-usb-flash-drives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Encrypted USB Flash Drives: How to Protect USB<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 8: Remove Old Or Conflicting COM Ports<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Open the Device Manager and click on the View tab.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on Show Hidden Devices.<br \/>\nStep 3: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a right-click on all the greyed-out COM ports and choose Uninstall device.<br \/>\nStep 4: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reboot and reconnect your adapter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 9: Assign a COM port manually<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: In the Device Manager, right-click the serial device and choose Properties.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Under the Port Settings tab, click on the Advanced tab.<br \/>\nStep 3: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an unused COM number like COM 5, COM 9, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 10: Update Windows<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Updates have resolved many issues as they provide updates, fixes, and patches to fix PC errors. Here is what you need to do to update your Windows PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: <\/span>Press Win + X to open the Windows Power Menu and choose Settings.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Windows Update Tab in the left panel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Next, click on the \u201cCheck For Updates\u201d button on the right side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31474\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Check-For-Updates-1.webp\" alt=\"Check For Updates\" width=\"716\" height=\"327\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 4: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows will automatically check for updates, download, and install them on your PC.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Next, click on Advanced Options.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: On the new page, click on Optional Updates under Advanced Options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31381\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Advanced-Options.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Options\" width=\"600\" height=\"294\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 7: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, click Driver Updates and check the box before the drivers you wish to update.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8: Click on the Download &amp; Install button and wait for the update process to complete.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 9: Restart the computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-windows-update-error-code-0x80073712\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80073712?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 11: Reset Windows (Last Resort)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final method we recommend is to reset Windows if none of the above steps work. Here is what you need to do &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: In the top left corner, type \u201cReset This PC\u201d and click on the search result that matches your text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32460\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Reset-This-PC.webp\" alt=\"Reset This PC\" width=\"315\" height=\"281\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 3: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the Reset This PC option and click on the Reset PC button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32461\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Recovery-options.webp\" alt=\"Recovery options\" width=\"747\" height=\"167\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 4: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the next box, choose between Keep My Files and Remove Everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31224\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-my-files.webp\" alt=\"Keep my files\" width=\"635\" height=\"424\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><br \/>\nStep 5: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.<br \/>\nStep 6: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PC will be restored to factory default settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">COM Ports Missing on Your PC? NOT ANYMORE!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply implementing the above fixes should do the job for you. If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/best-driver-updater-software-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facing driver issues<\/a> while using the USB ports or any other connectivity issue, updating all the drivers on your PC can be helpful. Hence, installing the Advanced Driver Updater is recommended to finish the job for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with that being said, we have reached the end of this post. Hope you find the steps shared clear and helpful for any further product-related queries; you can email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@systweak.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or leave comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are glad we could help you with COM ports missing errors. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion_sec faq-section\">\n<div id=\"accordion-menu\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-header plus\">Why don't I see ports in Device Manager?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">The Ports (COM & LPT) category appears in the Device Manager only if a serial device is connected to your PC and is detected properly. Another reason why Ports is not visible even if the device is connected is that it may be disabled in the BIOS\/UEFI. Misconfigured settings, driver issues, and hidden devices may also result in the Ports category not appearing in Device Manager. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-header plus\">How to enable computer ports?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">You can easily enable the computer Ports by enabling them from the Device Manager. If they do not appear in the Device Manager, then we recommend enabling them from the BIOS\/UEFI. After changing the settings in the BIOS, reboot your PC and update the chipset or USB-to-serial drivers so the port can be detected properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-header plus\">Why is my USB port disabled?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">USB Ports can get disabled due to corrupted or missing drivers, misconfigured power management settings, or BIOS restrictions. Sometimes, Windows OS may turn off USB ports automatically to save power. Some Windows updates may reset settings to default, which may disable extra and less commonly used Ports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-header plus\">How to check if a port is blocked?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">To check if a port is blocked, first open Device Manager and look under Ports (COM & LPT) or Universal Serial Bus controllers for any device marked with a yellow warning icon or shown as disabled. Next, click on the View tab and select \u201cShow hidden devices\u201d to see inactive ports. You can also check BIOS\/UEFI settings to check if the port is not disabled at the hardware level. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-header plus\">How to unblock ports?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-panel\">\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">You can unblock ports by enabling them in both Windows and system settings. Start by opening Device Manager, turn on Show hidden devices under the View tab, then expand Ports (COM & LPT) or Universal Serial Bus controllers. Right-click any disabled device and select Enable device, or update\/reinstall its driver if needed. Next, check BIOS\/UEFI and make sure the required ports (USB or Serial\/COM) are set to Enabled. 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