Is there any way I can use the Packard Bell Fastmedia remote with a USB to Serial adapter? I can get signals with Raw Code but never the green light. If not, is it possible to exchange my remote toward the purchase of the USB based remote?

Sorry, I found my answer to this question elsewhere on the forum. Minus the inquiry about an exchange.

HI there,

I use my Packard Bell Remote for a long time with my old computer. Now changed into a new computer which
has no serial port but USB port. I bought a USB->Serial adaptor for it but Winlirc stops working
on my new computer. Here is the situations:

(1) Gray button light is on when I start Winlirc
(2) I can see some codes when I hit the "Raw Codes"
button in Winlirc

I have set my eps value up to 90s but still no help. And I am using "Prolific USB-To-Serial Comm Port (Com
4).

Please help.

Thanks in advance for any suggestion.

- Anthony

USB to Serial adapter will not work with Packard Bell Remote nor Creative Labs PC Remote. There is functionality lost during the conversion. Your best bet is to buy a USB PC Remote like Digital Keyspan.