Can the console be configured to accept user input when configured to use the debug port?

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#1

I would like to be able to accept user input when the console is routed to use the debug COM port. I have the following ion the registry:

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Am I missing another key?

Thanks.

#2

The debug output (OutputTo=-1) can not be used for input. You could use any other port, for example COM2 by setting OutputTo=2. Don’t forget do set the correct COMSpeed setting as documented on MSDN https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee506287.aspx.