: In Device Manager , identify your adapter, go to Port Settings > Advanced, and set the COM Port Number to COM1 or COM2 .
: For newer PCs, you may need to disable Secure Boot and enable Legacy BIOS mode, as the software may not run in native UEFI mode.
If the software still refuses to open, some guides suggest a registry/file bypass by deleting specific system files or temporarily setting your to reset the license check. Installing Artcut 2009 Without CD | PDF - Scribd