RE: Modem trouble

From: BB (BB_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/17/04 

Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 01:47:03 -0700

OK, Here's my suggestion:
You're connecting on broadband? GET RID OF THE MODEM! If it's a card, pull
it out, if it's hardwired on the MOBO, then disable it in the hardware tree!
Problem solved, if your comp doesn't see the modem, then it won't try to
dial with it!

"anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com" wrote:

> The modem never used to do this, and when I checked the
> settings in explorer, everything is fine. I think some
> rogue program has made its way into the computer and is
> trying to auto dial the modem. It dials on boot-up and
> even when I have not opened explorer!
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi,
> >
> >This happens because some application was configured to
> use the default settings and that default settings is the
> modem,
> >
> >so u will have to find where all the modem settings are
> applied to and then reconfigure them to use the broadband
> seettings instead. To begin wiht you can go to Internet
> explorer and then check ur connection to use the
> broadband settings as default or never to use anything.
> >--
> >Regards
>
>
>
> >M. Rajesh
> >..Net and Windows Shell MVP
> >www.winxpsolution.com
> >
> >
> >"Justin" wrote:
> >
> >> I am using windows XP Pro, and i am connected to the
> web
> >> via broadband cable and i do not use the phone line.
> >>
> >> However, when i start my pc the old internal dial-up
> >> modem keeps trying to dial and connect on boot-up. The
> >> modem is not connected to anything, but why does it
> keep
> >> trying to do this?
> >>
> >> Thanks, Justin
> >>
> >.
> >
>

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