Does this model of modem have jumper or switch settings that define whether it is COM1 or COM2? Did you change the setting on the modem according to the manual or the website? see http://www.usr.com/home/online or http://search.3com.com/ Boyd Ramsay [log in to unmask] ----- PCBUILD mailing list - http://nospin.com Bob Wright:[log in to unmask] - Drew Dunn:[log in to unmask]