Unable to select port

Using Arduino Installation & Troubleshooting
#1

I'm on window 10. I can't select port on 'tools' menu. It's greyed out. Any ideas?

#2

Heinthant:
I'm on window 10. I can't select port on 'tools' menu. It's greyed out. Any ideas?

Switch to unix

#3

Is the board recognised in Windows device manager? No yellow triangles.

#4

Check it in the device manager first. If yes, then make sure you have appropriate driver installed.

@vffgaston
Really awesome advice. 8)

#5

Budvar10:
@vffgaston
Really awesome advice. 8)

Hi,
Such a laconic -OP- question deserves a laconic answer …
(Anyway: Windows is not exactly my favorite …)
Regards

#6

@vffgaston

I am using Lnx also (usually). I understand U, sometimes the topic lacks information like in this case. On other side, this is OP's first post.
...and do not forget that I've added smiley at the end of my reaction.

  • sorry for OT -
#7

Budvar10:
@vffgaston

I am using Lnx also (usually). I understand U, sometimes the topic lacks information like in this case. On other side, this is OP's first post.
...and do not forget that I've added smiley at the end of my reaction.

  • sorry for OT -

Hi,
It is me who has to ask for excuses (I am not english native; sometimes is difficult to know if an answer is too rude or the opposite ...)
Regards.
:wink:

#8