Recent content by CHAROD06

I'll try that but will that lead to a solution to my problem. Should I delete and re-install everything first. I mean start completely over?

I tried reseating the modem in a different PCI slot, but I get the same problem. How advisable is it to disable the on board com ports?

I wasn't trying to do that but everytime I take the MicroModem out I get a Windows conflict where it won't allow me into windows. I takes me to safe-mode.

After installing the modem, It shows that I have a HSP56 MicroModem installed on Comm Port 1. When I go to phone and Modem Options and click on Properties, then Diagnostic and Query Modem I'm getting this message back" open comm: the port that the modem is attached to could not be opened. This...

I'm having a siimilar problem with my modem installation. After installing the modem, I'm getting this message back" open comm: the port that the modem is attached to could not be opened. This may be the result of a hardware conflict. Check the device manager to verify all devices are...

The phone line works fine. Will Hyper Terminal determine whether or not the modem is functioning ok? I used the modem diagnostic that came with XP and it showed that the modem is works. The modem is new - I took it off another computer that I upgraded to DSL. Could there be another problem? :o

I recently installed a new modem to my XP operating system computer. After installation, I am having problems getting a "dial tone" when trying to reach my ISP. I did the diagnostic test on the modem and found the modem was installed correctly. I re-installed the modem software and the ISP...

More information concerning my freeze-up. I recently discovered that if I turn the computer on and let it warm up for 5 to 10 minutes then turn the computer back off to on, the computer starts with no problem. Is this an indication that the power supply is going bad. Again, once the computer is...

More information concerning my freeze-up. Now I have discovered that after I turn the computer on, it still freeze up but if I leave the computer on for 5 to 10 minutes then turn it off. The computer will come on and operate properly without any problems. Is this still an indication that the...

So, if the PSU is not the problem what can possibly be the problem?

How do I know if my PSU is upgradable? Is is better to have more watts than needed or having the minimun plus little more. I used the calculator, but now I need to know how much extra to get.

More information about my computer that maybe helpful in determining the problem and possible solution to my freeze-ups. I was reading about PSU. How do I know if my PSU is upgradable? Secondly, I currently have the following hardware on the computer: separate 48Xcd Sanyo and 16XDVD drives...

I was reading about PSU. How do I know if my PSU is upgradable? Secondly, I currently have the following hardware on the computer: separate 48Xcd Sanyo and 16XDVD drives, floppy, 40 gig HD, 1.4 mhz cpu, an HP DVD 4X external writer, Sound Blaster 5.1 Sound card, 56 k V90 modem, newly...

Turn my home computers off when not use, but completely opposite at my job. We generally leave them on in hibernation when not is use. Has not affected the computer at all either way.

Why would it be the power supply? Like I said, after rebooting 4 or 5 times, then everything appears to work ok. :confused: