This may be caused by other software trying to use the same COM port.
Check for PDA software, or maybe memory card reader.  

What operating system are you using?  With more information, we may be able
to give better answers.

Paul Jones
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At 06:40 PM 4/16/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>What can I check for when I try to dial up my internet connection and I
get a message the modem is in use (it isn"t).  (IBM think pad computer)
thanks in advance.
>Kathy

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