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NTL CD + XP = What a bloody joke!

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  • 12-07-2002 1:18am
    #1
    Tellox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,680 ✭✭✭


    Well, thanks to a wonderful NTL cd, my modem stopped working, and I had to get a new one.

    god only knows why. and over the phone, one rep told me I'd have to reformat to 98 if I wanted to keep using the service...thank jesus another person could tell me the number to ring and give me my account info!


    advice to anybody with XP - dont even think about installing the gearbox connection kit manually.


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    #2
    bricks
    Registered Users Posts: 443 ✭✭bricks


    As for it breaking your modem, I doubt it would do hardware damage to your modem. It is after all only software.


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    Mutz
    Registered Users Posts: 822 ✭✭✭Mutz


    Try This:

    In Control Panel >> Modems :: Remove Modem.

    Shut Your PC Down for about 10 seconds. Restart and it will probably sort u out.

    It Should say "New Hardware Found"

    It Probably just messed around with your Modem drivers.

    Hope this Helps. ;)


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    Tellox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,680 ✭✭✭Tellox


    I tried all that

    2 technicians had a look at it, and both said it was the ntl cd that made a hames out of the modem


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    #5
    CuLT
    Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    Tbh, as far as i know, the only way you can damage a modem is by doing a bad flash of the bios, or by repeatedly smashing it off the ground, wall etc.

    Then again, i'm no NTL technician, truly the kings of all computer experts :).


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