TimeCraft requires that the COM port be specified when creating a new connection with USB-serial, or editing an existing connection to use USB-serial. The USB-to-serial adapter will typically be assigned a COM port when the driver software is installed. To determine the COM port for USB-to-serial, follow the procedures below:
For Windows Vista OS
Click on the Start button.
Right-click on Computer. Select "Properties" from the menu that appears.
Click on Device Manager.
Double-Click on Ports (COM & LPT) to display the port assignments.
Locate the port assigned to the USB-to-serial adapter, as shown in the image below.
For Windows XP OS
Click on the Start button.
Right-click on My Computer. Select "Properties" from the menu that appears.
Click on the Hardware tab.
Click on the Device Manager button.
Double-Click on Ports (COM & LPT) to display the port assignments.
Locate the port assigned to the USB-to-serial adapter, as shown in the image below..