Re: Modem doesn't work on boot-up



On 7 Jul 2005 20:43:34 -0700, wrongaddress@xxxxxxx wrote:

>The modem doesn't seem to be detected when the machine
>is booted on Win xP. If I try to use the dialer to connect
>to the web, I get a message of "Modem not detected"
>or "not installed", or somesuch.
>
>However, if I go into the control panel and modems
>and properties, etc. xP reports the modem is working.
>After I do a "Query modem" I get a sucessful result and
>then everything works right.
>
>It's a long procedure, but fixes the problem until the
>next boot-up.
>
>Any ideas how to correct the problem so the modem works
>right when the machine is turned on?
>
Make sure you have the latest XP drivers installed for the modem.

If it's an internal PCI modem, try a different PCI slot.

Gary E

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