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modem trouble

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  • 04-07-2002 11:38am
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    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭


    I have a 56K conexant modem, on a Dell dimension, but lately it seems to have funked itself up, if i try and connect to the net, all i get is a message saying that the port is in use, dunno if my modem is banjaxed or i've got a virus or sumtin.

    NEone know whats wrong?


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    BioHazRd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭BioHazRd


    What OS are you using.

    Have you tried uninstalling the modem via control panel and then rebooting and reinstalling ?


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    #3
    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭stevoslice


    Win 98 2nd edition,

    Removed the drivers and stuff but still no joy.


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    Installed anything lately ?
    moved the computer to connect to a different socket ?

    Gav


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    #5
    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭stevoslice


    Well i did install CM 2001-2002, just b4 it funked up, but i doubt thats it,

    And the computer was moved into my room a few weeks ago, but it wasn't workin b4 that.

    I'm at a loss.


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    Saruman
    Registered Users Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Do you get a port open error if you do a diagnostic on the modem in modem properties?


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    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭stevoslice


    Thats exactly what i get.


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    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭stevoslice


    Well saruman, do you know if i need a new modem?


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    Mr. Fancypants
    Registered Users Posts: 1,894 ✭✭✭Mr. Fancypants


    I'd suggest making sure no other application is using your com port. Close every unneccasary application and try again. Is there a different com port you could try it on?


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    #10
    stevoslice
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭stevoslice


    I think so, but i won't be able to try anything until the weekend.


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    Occidental
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭Occidental


    Have a load of users who bought Dell Dimensions for home and have lost count of the amount that have had this problem with Dells crap HCF modems. You can try re-installing it, but I haven't had one instance where the problem doesn't come back to haunt you. If the machine is still under warranty, ring Dell, go through a few hoops with their support people and they'll send you a new one, which if you very lucky, might last a few years.


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