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I need a "generic softk56" modem drivers for windows 98, do you know where can i download it? Thank You!

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by thechas

There is no such thing as a "generic" soft (win) modem driver. There are at least 5 different modem IC manufactures, and their drivers are all incompatable with each other.

What you need to do, is determine who's chipset is on your modem, and download the "reference" drivers for that specific chipset.

I use www.modemhelp.org to find links for "reference" modem drivers.

Keep in mind, if the modem manufacture did not use the "standard" code for the firmware on the modem, the "reference"drivers will not work properly.

It is always best to attempt to locate the original modem manufacture and download your drivers from them.

At www.driverguide.com there is a good step by step guide to help you identify who made your modem, and then find the correct driver.

Chas

by int

it only works when y can tell us what kind of brand it is

not all brands can work with a genericly made driver

by exp

I agreed with answer 4. You have to know who made the modem first if you don't know or not sure you can use the FCC ID to find out who made it. Most modem manufacturers have updates. Good luck!

by bincarnato

Do a search on google.com or your favorite search engine with any unique numbers on the card or chipset. This usually will give you an idea of the manufacturer by looking at the results of your search. Often the results are other folks who are looking for the same driver and can point you in the right direction.

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