PRB: Unable to open device \\.\Ppshell

ID: Q192100

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use the PPSH or CESH utilities, the following or similar message box appears:

    Unable to open device \\.\Ppshell
    Unable to create file on device \\.\Ppshell

CAUSE

The PPSH or CESH utility is not able to communicate with the appropriate port for parallel or serial communications.

RESOLUTION

Look for the following possible causes of this problem:

If You Use Parallel Port Communications

If You Use Serial Port Communications

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

REFERENCES

Refer to your product's online documentation for details on usage and configuration of the PPSH or CESH utilities.

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbVC500 kbWinCE200 kbWinCE210 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : winnt
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 18, 1999