Re: After Power Failure - Modem receives Port in Use message

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R,

I couldn't agree more about getting a UPS. I will do that, however, I still
need to fix this problem. Also, I didn't get a chance to power the PC down,
as the power outage was sudden and complete - everything was simply off!

When I do a Query modem, I get a message back saying the modem couldn't
access the port, because the port was already in use by another program.


"R. McCarty" wrote:

> A "Brown-Out" (Momentary drop) ? - Electronic devices are
> sensitive to power interruptions & spikes. Have you gone to
> the Modems applet in Control Panel and done a query modem
> and diagnostics ? This will tell you if the modem self-test passes.
>
> Re-installing the drivers wasn't necessary. Sometimes in a power
> event you should just power down the PC, leave it off for a
> minute or two and reboot. When I went to Engineering school
> they taught us to give a device a "Whack" - which sometimes
> would fix a intermittent connection. With many Electronic devices
> the comparable "Universal Fix" is to power cycle it. This usually
> will work with DSL/Cable modems and Routers.
>
> If you get back on line, I would go to an Office Supply store &
> buy an inexpensive UPS (Universal Power Supply). These days
> one can be bought for ~$25.00. It will keep you system up &
> running during these momentary brown-outs. Make sure the UPS
> has spike protection. When power flickers off and back on, the
> voltage spike can damage low-voltage electronic devices.
>
>
>
> "ECR" <ECR@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A2871F90-C198-44DF-B6EA-95E763D58EF8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I was on-line several nigths ago, when the we suffered a power failure.
> > Since then, everytime I try to use the modem(covenant 56k), I get a
> > message
> > indicating the port is in use by another program, and the dial-up attempt
> > is
> > aborted.
> >
> > I have re-installed the device-drivers for the modem and the port(COM1 -
> > modem acutally is uses COM3), but still get the same results.
> >
> > Any one have any ideas, links to possible resolutions, etc.???
> >
> > Thanks
>
>
>
.

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