Error Message:

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The system cannot open name port requested by the application.

Explanation:

An application has attempted to use a communications (COM) port that NTVDM was unable to locate or open. The port that cannot be opened is named in the message.

User Action:

Retry the operation using a different communications port (for instance, COM2 instead of COM1). If you still get this message, contact your system administrator to check the status of the communications ports on your computer.