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More info?)
That is the NIC (network interface card) that you have the phone line
plugged into (a cable/DSL modem, router or switch may have been plugged into
this). Dialup modems are NOT built-in to the motherboard unless it is a
laptop.
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Jonah
"electricmurph" <electricmurph@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E271F300-3BE7-4712-A500-2FDDD3AC0B30@microsoft.com...
>I am experiencing a similar problem, but the modem does not connect. I am
> trying to get my stepsons computer in operation to give it to his brother.
> Our stepson passed away in October. He was in the process of building his
> computer and had it in operation for a little while. I do not know what
> brand
> modem he had, looks as though it is built into the motherboard. I do not
> get
> a tone at all and lose all phone capabilities when a line is plugged into
> the
> modem. This occurs even if the computer is powered down and unplugged. Any
> ideas from anyone? I am new at this stuff.
> Brian
> "BSD Guy" wrote:
>
>> I guess this is not an issolated problem. I'm having the the same problem
>> with my dial-up modems as well. Things worked ok until I updated to SP2.
>> Now,
>> my PCs at home and at the office, as well as my Laptops. Now whenever I
>> use
>> my dial-up modems to get online, I do not get a dial tone and hear any
>> noise
>> while the modems connect. It does connect and the modems work fine, it's
>> just
>> that one has to guess if one will get connected or not. Maybe it's just
>> me,
>> but it seems that connecting takes longer now.
>>
>> It's probably just a minor bug that I can live with, but any solution or
>> help regarding this problem will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> BSD Guy
>>
>>
>>
>> "Junior" wrote:
>>
>> > When I use my home pc to dial I receive no dial tone. I have checked
>> > the
>> > volume, wires, and that is properly seated but I cant see any problems.
>> > It
>> > connects ok and I can play any other sounds though the PC ok.
>> > The device maage also syas it working ok.
>> >
>> > Thanks for any info.
>> >
>> > Junior