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windows xp installs false modem

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by i_huseen62

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I have set up an home internet connection sharing with windows XP on the lead, only to find out that the modem type and driver were wrong.
When I querry the modem it tells me that the device is working correctly and has no conflict problems. I still could not connect to the intenet
Why would windows XP ignore the actual modem card installed and pick up a non-existant one and istall it????????

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Ibrahim huseen
MCSE2000

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by thechas

Like all MS software, there are a few bugs in XP.
Also, some devices arn't on XPs list of hardware.

Start by downloading the mfgs XP driver for the modem.
Transport it to the XP machine.
Expand the archive (if needed)

Go to Control Panel, modems,
And remove all modems.

Either use the;
New hardware wizard,
Install / setup program for the modem driver,
Or, re-boot to install the modem driver.

Chas

Note: I have had a couple of instances where a modem that works in older versions of windows will not work with some motherboards and XP.

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