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Disabling the modem either through the BIOS or the device manager will prevent the drivers to load
when windows starts up. If there are no adverse effects due to the modem divers, i suggest you leave
it alone.
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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
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In memory of Alex Nichol
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" JCO" <joliviero@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:UrD9e.24722$jd6.23580@trnddc07...
>I don't know how. It does not show up in the Add/Remove.
> When I uninstall it, then I get the "Found New Hardware" every time.
> Finally I went into the Device Manager and disabled it. Now I simply want
> to remove it completely.
>
> "T. Waters" <@$%$%#^@jdjgkl.com> wrote in message
> news:%23gzg4igRFHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> You did not mention what happens when you attempt to remove the bad
> drivers.
>> Error message?
>>
>> " JCO" <joliviero@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:hKy9e.23797$jd6.2523@trnddc07...
>> > That is fine for getting an update on the software, but how do I get the
>> > existing junk off my system?
>> > I may disable the modem through the BIOS, then maybe I can get rid of
> the
>> > drivers. Not sure what to do.
>> >
>> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" <anando@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> > news:e4Cjn2RRFHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> > > You may want to visit the modem manufacturer's website for updated
>> drivers
>> > that are digitally
>> > > signed.
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > >
>> > > Anando
>> > > Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> > >
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> > >
http://www.mvps.org
>> > >
>> > > In memory of Alex Nichol
>> > >
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx
>> > >
>> > > Folder customizations
>> > >
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>> > >
>> > > Protect your PC!
>> > >
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > " JCO" <joliviero@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:Swd9e.70144$B12.64047@trnddc09...
>> > > > Apparently, I don't have any.
>> > > > What I installed was suppose to be for Windows XP (as it says in the
>> > > > folder). However, when installing, a messages came up stating that
> it
>> > is
>> > > > not approved for WindowsXP. No Microsoft signature. I installed
>> > anyway.
>> > > >
>> > > > "Anando [MS-MVP]" <anando@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> > > > news:uEtCJLKRFHA.3988@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> > > >> Hi,
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Why dont you simply install the correct drivers for your modem ?
> That
>> > way,
>> > > > you would not be prompted
>> > > >> to install the modem again and the incorrect driver files would
> also
>> be
>> > > > replaced.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> --
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Anando
>> > > >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> > > >>
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> > > >>
http://www.mvps.org
>> > > >>
>> > > >> In memory of Alex Nichol
>> > > >>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Folder customizations
>> > > >>
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Protect your PC!
>> > > >>
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >> " JCO" <joliviero@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > > > news:HW_8e.33350$hB6.13636@trnddc06...
>> > > >> > Loaded bad drivers for the modem and can't remove them from my
>> > system.
>> > > >> > How can I get these modem drivers off my system so that my
> computer
>> > will
>> > > >> > stop displaying "Detected new hardware"?
>> > > >> > The modem is on board, I can't remove it. Removing from the
> Device
>> > > > Manager
>> > > >> > just allows for it to be detected again. Disabling them does the
>> > trick,
>> > > > but
>> > > >> > I prefer to get the drivers off my system.
>> > > >> >
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