Re: Think you know your stuff?? try this one!

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 06/30/04


Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:04:16 -0500

Jeff wrote:
> I'm working on my father-in-laws laptop. The modem dials, but cannot
> connect to anything. I get the "please check the number and try
> again" message. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the modem, updated
> the drivers, tried every possible speed, tried modifying the
> initialization command and it just wont connect. I tried using
> HyperTerminal as well. Here's the kicker: if I pick up a phone and
> get a dial tone-then sign on using his dial up it connects and works
> fine! I like to think I know my way around pc as it's what I do for
> a living, but this one got me stumped!!!! Need a fix!!!Rebuilding
> the machine is an acceptable option, but now it's just a matter of
> pride, you know?

I hate to suggest it, but have you tried a different modem (hardware)?

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