MCP Combo II "disabled"

[OldFlyboy 30]

I just reconnected my Combo today after having it disconnected for a week. It worked perfectly before. Same PC and no changes. I reinstalled the latest VRI Software and VRI Sim finds it ok. BUT even if I use a different USB slot there is no message that software is installing or new hardware found. LINDA checks are all "ok" with combo on COM 3 but LINDA panel reports that it is unable to open COM 3.
I launch plane and Hdg, Alt, radio freq buttons work along with a few others but nothing works with LINDA.
If I run VRISim once it is good, but another run and it gets a "no responding" for 15-20 seconds.
Any help appreciated
Thanks for any help.

Neal H

 

FSX Acceleration

[OldFlyboy 30]

SOLVED... reinstalled again.