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by e0554

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I just installed Win/98 2nd edition on a Sony
700 series laptop.

When i try useing the modem i'm getting the msg.

"the selected line or address is in use by
another prgm. or device.."

I am not useing windows call mgr. and the ifrared
isdisabled.

Thank you.

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by dmiles

The porblem could be with any program or application that is configured to dial the internet for automatic updates.
Also check the anti-virus configuration to see if disabling auto updates.

Open the control panel and check for any exclamation marks that may denote conflicts

by thechas

Make sure that you have the correct W98 drivers for the modem.
Extract them onto the hard drive, or a floppy.

Remove the modem from Control Panel, Modems.

Re-boot, and point the driver wizzard to the folder with the modem driver files.

Some modems require that the drivers be installed before installing the hardware.
If so, remove the modem, install the driver, re-boot.

Chas

by jboardman

Check for IRQ conflicts. Do you have anything hanging on a serial port that might be conflicting? Disconnect anything on the serial or parallel ports & try again. Also, check the hardware manager and look for conflicts that show easily.

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