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I'm having trouble with the modem in my old computer I'm trying to set up the modem connecting to the internet but the modem is not working. I want to buy a modem can you please me what kind of modem get. That computer has windows XP the processor is 1.00 the memory is 184 amd the harddrive is 18.6 please help
 
Leroy said:
I'm having trouble with the modem in my old computer I'm trying to set
up the modem connecting to the internet but the modem is not working. I
want to buy a modem can you please me what kind of modem get. That
computer has windows XP the processor is 1.00 the memory is 184 amd the
harddrive is 18.6 please help
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Perhaps you would be so kind as to give a more detailed
description of the computer. It is important to know the
make of the motherboard and the number of PCI and/or ISA
slots that are still available, although knowing what are
in the other slots would be nelpful. Also give the name,
model and type of the old modem.
 
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If you're talking telco modem, consider a USR external serial port modem.
Some reasons, less trouble to install. Most people have an available
external serial com port not being used. Don't have to open the PC. Does
not rely on USB. Can be turned on/off by the user, not reliant on PC
interface for this.
Reasons against: more expensive, and requires a serial cable (not a serial
printer or null modem cable) for it, uses a a bit of desktop space.

--
Jonny

I'm having trouble with the modem in my old computer I'm trying to set up
the modem connecting to the internet but the modem is not working. I want
to buy a modem can you please me what kind of modem get. That computer has
windows XP the processor is 1.00 the memory is 184 amd the harddrive is 18.6
please help
 
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I'm having trouble with the modem in my old computer I'm trying to
set up the modem connecting to the internet but the modem is not
working. I want to buy a modem can you please me what kind of modem
get. That computer has windows XP the processor is 1.00 the memory
is 184 amd the harddrive is 18.6 please help
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If you use dial-up then chances are very high that you'd want a simple PCI
modem available for under ten dollars (USD that is) online. What sort of
error are you getting or is the modem really broken?

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/

"My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of
existence." - Sherlock Holmes
 
I get an error saying that modem cannot not detect a dial tone. The name of
the modem is Standard modem.
 
Leroy said:
I get an error saying that modem cannot not detect a dial tone. The
name of the modem is Standard modem.
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Go to the the store and buy a basic PCI internal modem. Depending on
where you live, this should cost $20-35usd. When you get home,
uninstall the old modem from Device Manager (find its entry,
right-click and choose "Uninstall). Do not reboot. Shut down the
computer, unplug it, open the case and remove the old modem. Install
the new modem by following directions that will come with it.

Malke
 
In Leroy <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
I get an error saying that modem cannot not detect a dial tone. The
name of the modem is Standard modem.
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Just what Malke said assuming it's not the phone line itself and that the
standard modem drivers are correct. You're far better of buying a new one at
the price of modems these days.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/

"My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of
existence." - Sherlock Holmes
 
I went out and got me a new 56K modem and now I don't any programs getting a
dial tone or connecting to the Internet. Thank you very much for helping
me.
 
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