Connecting

jpdunn · 04-13-2006, 10:12 PM

Hi everyone
I saved this Web site in my favorites thinking I may need it some day. Glad I did and I hope someone can help.

Whenever I start up my computer and try to get on-line I get an error message and I'm not able to connect, so what I do is put the Gateway System Restoration CD in and reinstall the 56K PCI Voice Modem SF-1156IV restart the computer and then I'm able to connect.

Could someone please give me some insight because this is a real pain in the you know what. Thanks alot

By the way this is for Win98

jpdunn · 04-14-2006, 10:24 PM

I know with all the knowledge in these forums someone has the knowledge to help me with this modem problem. I was sure hoping someone here could help. Didn't I put enough information in the thread? If you have any ?s please ask. Thanks

Geekgirl · 04-15-2006, 09:37 AM

Sorry for the delay

What is the error message you are recieving when you try to connect?
It seems you keep losing your modem drivers.
Next time this happens, go into the Device Manage and expand the modem, check for any error codes and post them here.
Also it wouldnt hurt to open the case (powered down of course) and reseat the modem. It may have chip creep which what it does it work its way out of the slot. Chip creep happens from the metal in them heating and cooling over and over again, and walking themselves free.

04-13-2006, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpdunn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lindsay, Ca Posts: 3 OS: Windows 98 SE (Windows 98 4.10.2222 A )	Connecting Hi everyone I saved this Web site in my favorites thinking I may need it some day. Glad I did and I hope someone can help. Whenever I start up my computer and try to get on-line I get an error message and I'm not able to connect, so what I do is put the Gateway System Restoration CD in and reinstall the 56K PCI Voice Modem SF-1156IV restart the computer and then I'm able to connect. Could someone please give me some insight because this is a real pain in the you know what. Thanks alot By the way this is for Win98 Last edited by jpdunn : 04-13-2006 at 10:22 PM.

04-15-2006, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12,135 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro Blog Entries: 1	Sorry for the delay What is the error message you are recieving when you try to connect? It seems you keep losing your modem drivers. Next time this happens, go into the Device Manage and expand the modem, check for any error codes and post them here. Also it wouldnt hurt to open the case (powered down of course) and reseat the modem. It may have chip creep which what it does it work its way out of the slot. Chip creep happens from the metal in them heating and cooling over and over again, and walking themselves free. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! I Have Been Smoke-Free For 1 Year, you can quit too R.I.P. KITTY Last edited by Geekgirl : 04-15-2006 at 09:39 AM.

04-14-2006, 10:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpdunn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lindsay, Ca Posts: 3 OS: Windows 98 SE (Windows 98 4.10.2222 A )	I know with all the knowledge in these forums someone has the knowledge to help me with this modem problem. I was sure hoping someone here could help. Didn't I put enough information in the thread? If you have any ?s please ask. Thanks