Upload Error Message -need help

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this is my first time using arduino. i am trying to create a simple blinking LED project

but everytime i try to upload the code, this error shows up

Arduino: 1.8.1 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Uno"

Sketch uses 940 bytes (2%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "\.\COM1": The system cannot find the file specified.

Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

the screenshot of the code i am using is on the attachment

pardon for if this a stupid question. i am a beginner. any help is much appreciated
thanks :slight_smile:

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Problem uploading to board. See http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Troubleshooting#upload for suggestions.

Did you? Which item number on the checklist is "Post on the forum in the wrong section"?

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Arduinos usually ain't on COM1. Did you select the correct port in menu->tools->port? If there is only COM1 available in that menu, check the device manager what is showing up in there when you connect the Arduino and sort the issues.