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by yiotie

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I 've just added a modem (crypto best II 56k pci) on an old pc (it is a P133 and runs on win98. The installation went Ok,it is there, but when i try to go on line it says that win98 can not find a modem or port may be shut/ installation not correct,and when i use modem->diagnostics win98 can not find either.
The divice manager says it is there and works correctly. Any suggestions please?
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by thechas

Just a guess, but if the modem is a software (Win) modem, your PC is not capable of running the modem.

For older PCs 166MHz and slower, or with non-MMX CPUs, you need to use a true hardware modem.

Expect to spend over $50 retail for a hardwaremodem.

Make sure to remove all modems from Control Panel, Modems, not just from Device Manager before installing the new modem.

Chas

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