Windows2k and External Modems
This is a discussion about Windows2k and External Modems in the Customization Tweaking category; I have a Courier I-modem external and Windows2K(SP2). . . . all OK to connect and work flawlessy. . . . but if I don't turn on the modem during the Windows2K bootstrap the modem isn't recognized and when I turn it on (because I want to use it) I have to go to the device manager and do a scan for new hardware (it ta ...
I have a Courier I-modem external and Windows2K(SP2).... all OK to connect and work flawlessy.... but if I don't turn on the modem during the Windows2K bootstrap the modem isn't recognized and when I turn it on (because I want to use it) I have to go to the "device manager" and do a "scan for new hardware" (it takes only 5 seconds) before I could use the modem in that session.... it's very annoyng.... I have noticed the same problem even with other external modems and Windows2K
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Do a search ,somebody ansewed that question for me a while back,but I dont mind going to comp.management/dev.mngr any more
This is perfectly normal. Windows 2000 only detects hardware that is present at boot time. If your modem isn't switched on when you boot, then Windows can't see it.
The only solution is to either switch your modem on before the PC, or re-detect it each time as you are currently doing.
The only solution is to either switch your modem on before the PC, or re-detect it each time as you are currently doing.
