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Access to COM port is denied

I am trying to test out some functionality when I try and write to a cOM port and I keep getting access to port is denied. I originally open my com port and set it up however Im testing out to see if the device becomes unplugged (which I do do) I get an Access to the port is denied error
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No nothing should be taking it up. I have attached a screen shot of the serialPort properties. This error only happens when I try to write to the device
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Have you had this working before?  Is this new development work?  I see that the port name is COM30...is that correct?
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I have not had this working before. You are correct the device is opening COM 30 which is ok with my program
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1) What operating system are you working with?  

2) Are you having UAC issues with Vista/Windows 7?  

3) Is this application running from a network share?
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OK I figured it out. I was keeping a reference to the serial com and not closing it correctly. I am all set now

Thanks for all the help
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Well, that answered the "Is something else using the COM port?" question...