Cummulating virtual COM ports!!!

I only have one physical COM port (Serial Port), though as you know when you have comunication devices such as PCI modems, they are assigned a COM port number. I am now up to number 10, though i only have one PCI slot modem.

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I only have one physical COM port (Serial Port), though as you know when you have comunication devices such as PCI modems, they are assigned a COM port number.
 
I am now up to number 10, though i only have one PCI slot modem.
 
The reason for this is i have dual boot with Win98, when i hibernate with Win2K and boot Win98, then return to Win2K the modem does not respond and after a reboot the port cannot be opened.
So i have to reinstall the modem drivers ect...
 
Though every time i reinstall the modem it is allocted a higher COM port number. The other COM ports are labelled "(in use)"
Naturally COM port #1 is "(in use)" because it is assigned to the serial port.
 
So i am asking how can i clear up the other COM Ports
 
Suggestions Appreciated:p

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Below is a step by step approach of what i'm talking about:
 
Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> System Tools -> Device Manager -> Modems -> "Select Your Modem" -> 'right click' Properties -> Advanced -> Advanced Port Settings
 
Now you'll see buffers ect... + "COM PORT NUMBER"
 
My Modem is at #10
 
Every number up to 10 has the dialogue (in use) next to them.
 
The problem is: I Have no other Communication devices
 
Please if anyone knows how to clear this up it would be much appreciated.
Cheers.

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Well I haven't experienced this problem but:
 
Your modem does not use your on-board serial ports. So ANY COM port that is being used by your Modem is just that...your Modem. Having nothing to do with your motherboard. I would try deleting all COM ports and uninstalling your modem. Then try either reinstalling your modem or rebooting but anyways it shouldn't matter.