I once had the same symptoms. The only cure I found was a reinstall. If you
are running Win98 you might try the system file checker to see if you are
missing or have any corrupted files.

Chris Hayes


----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Modem connecting to ISP but not to Explorer or
Outlook


> Yes, this is all set up correctly. Another interesting note is that
> if you go to DOS and try to do a PING it also gives you an error. I
> also tried putting in a Cirrus based modem and it does exactly the
> same thing.
>
> Any other ideas or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric
>
> > Date:    Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:04:36 -0500
> > From:    "Twin*.*Star" <[log in to unmask]>
> > Subject: Re: Modem connecting to ISP but not to Explorer or Outlook
> >
> > Did you check the configuration in MSIE and Outlook to use a DUN, i.e..
> > CONNECT USING A MODEM,  and to use the specific DUN with which you are
> > dialing in to your ISP?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Eric Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
> >
> > >I have a Pentium II machine (266 mHz) connected to a Novell
> > >network with a Motorola based modem (clone) that connects fine with
> > >the ISP or can be used to send fax, etc. but once I start Explorer or
> > >Outlook there's no connection from the modem to the program.  There's
> > >another machine here with almost the exact same specs with the same
> > >modem that works fine.
> > >
> >
>
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