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 Jan 12 2005, 11:34 PM
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I bought an old second-hand laptop, running Windows 98 second edition. It came with an external card modem, but I can't get a dial tone when I try to connect. In the Communications Port Properties, Port Com 1 listed, which it said is working properly. But under the Modem Pproperties, it says Com 3 and Com 5 standard PCMCIA card modems. I don't know if this means the modem is not using the right port, or whether there is something wrong with the modem itself and it needs to be replaced. I took the modem out and tried it in another laptop. Windows found it and installed whatever, but it still wouldn't get a dial tone. Can anyone please help. Shazzie |
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Jan 13 2005, 07:05 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 28-December 04 Member No.: 8,018 |
have you installed the correct drivers as windows 98 SE's plug 'n' play isnt that good, go to the manufacturers web site and download the latest drivers for windows 98.
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Jan 14 2005, 02:30 PM
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Thanks! It's weird because the computer was connected to the internet before I bought it. It has MSN messenger installed and a Nokia phone thing. I assumed all I had to do was change the location number to mine and set up the internet details of my server
 But it just won't get a dial tone.Will give the driver suggestion a go. Thank you so much. Shazzie |
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