SPC was set to all 3's it turned out. BAF & getSPC didn't find anything close.
Well, I've got the cable issue mastered as to what exact angle is needed for reliable data connection.
A few reboots allowed the ports to be easily re-#ed via devmgmt.msc
I made all the changes I can w/ the programs I've piece-mealed together;
is the NV text file specific to CWS 3 (only 3.4.5 or any 3)?
(One too-broke geek from "projective income" child support of when I USED to be a high paid geek!
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