Need "PCI Simple Communications Controller" Driver Update for Win XP

[Harvey]

I'm at a friend's place, trying to install an older OEM USR 56K fax modem in XP. The modem appears to install correctly, but the system also wants a driver for PCI Simple Communications Controller Driver Update for Win XP.

Google gave me some links, but the first few charge for their drivers.

A quick reply with a link for the driver would help.

TIA :beer: 😎

 

[mechBgon]

What model is the modem? Look at the circuit board for a model number.

 

[Harvey]

Hi, Mech. 😎

This is from a Gateway machine. U.S. Robotics 56K WinModem Internal (Medora). Gateway Part #6001021

Gateway has Win98 and NT drivers on their site. I tried both, and neither works in XP.

 

[mechBgon]

I was hoping I could dredge one up from Microsoft's Windows Update Catalog, but no dice 😕 If it works at all (?) you might try Windows Update itself, except I'm sure that you already thought of that.

Grasping at straws a little, I suppose a guy could try a driver for another Winmodem that uses the same chipset, something like using generic nVidia video drivers for an nVidia-based video card (try saying that five times fast 😀). Or just say heck with this, I'm getting a new $10 winmodem and saving $30 worth of hair. 😉

 

[Harvey]

Thx anyway. The for hire sites say they have updated drivers. I was just hoping to snag a legal, free one. 🙂

 

[Harvey]

Gubba Bump. 🙂

 

[compudog]

Try Driver Guide May find what you're looking for there. Good Luck.