Re: Problem with XP and Modems

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From: Anopheles (hison_at_jeack.com.au)
Date: 01/12/05 

Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 06:11:53 +1100

"Thomas Wendell" wrote:
> SP2's firewall is blocking you...

I should have mentioned that in both cases the MS firewall is turned off. I
have another firewall in my computer but that also does not solve the
problem when turned off.

Anopheles

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> "Anopheles" <hison@jeack.com.au> kirjoitti viestissä
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>> My friend has just purchased a new PC running XP with SP2 installed. I
> have
>> been helping set it up and have a problem connecting to his ISP. The
>> modem
>> connects to the internet and message is displayed saying that it is. The
>> icon comes up in the system tray and says the speed connected and reports
>> that some bytes have already been exchanged. However neither IE6 or OE
> will
>> establish a connection with the ISP server and behave as if off line.
>>
>> I have taken this problem to the ISP who have blamed the modem. (Yes,
> that's
>> a first. :-)) I have checked that the ISP setup data is correct. I have
>> checked the Microsoft site in case there is a fix but cannot find one.
>>
>> Coincidently, I have a similar problem with my own machine. The same
>> thing
>> happens however there is a difference. I can get on to the ISP after
> booting
>> up however, after being online and closing the connection, my computer
>> behaves exactly like the computer above. I have to reboot to go online
>> again.
>>
>> I'm at my wit's end. Any solution to this problem will potentially save
>> lives. Please help.
>>
>> Anopheles
>>
>>
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