Microcode studio loader problem

[woodygjw]

I am having a problem with microcode loader on my computer. I have one serial port on my computer (com 1) that I use for the loader. I also have a usb to serial adapter that I use for my programmer (com 5).

Microcode loader will work properly if I use it within Microcode studio plus. But if I use the stand alone loader outside of the studio, it only shows com 5. I cannot select com 1. But, I can select either from within microcode studio. If I unplug my usb to serial adapter, then it does show com 1 in the stand alone loader.

Any ideas here? I have uninstalled Microcode studio plus and re-installed, same thing. It used to work, but I am not sure what changed. I have attached pics showing my problem. Thanks in advance.

Greg