Re: USB DSL Modem doesn't work.
Originally Posted by
Sunnz
It is a Windows XP laptop, it is connected to the net via an USB Modem.
The problem is that the Modem goes on and off, and the internet can't be used, no web, no MSN.
Another Windows XP computer plugged into the same modem worked flawlessly.
Have tried to reinstall the driver for the Modem does not seem to do the trick.
There are error messages coming up on boot. I don't know what these errors are, but they may be related to virus, can virus payload Windows such that its internet malfunction?
Next step would be to reinstall Windows... is there anything I can try before going to that step?
Thanks.
#1: What kind of error(s) displayed on start-up?
#2: Do you have any exclamation points showing in the system properties in control panel possibly referencing the USB hub or anything?
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