>When I use the MSCOMM ActiveX component in a VFP application, do I need to include it in the setup program, or can I be assured it's already installed in every Windows installation?
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>If I need to include it, how do I accommodate different Windows versions?
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>TIA

Michael,
Add it in setup wizard. It would take care of it for you. Also read serial.zip content from Marc Grajower in downloads area.
Cetin