I've had similar problems with conextant winmodems.  Seems they work 
best when installed with the original cd/software with win 98se.  My 
advice is to watch the sales, pick up a new modem (win98se compatible) 
for $5-$10 (or free after rebates) and see what happens.  I've spent 
hours trying to install, reinstall, delete & reload drivers, etc.   
Could also be a dead modem.   Staples stores were clearing out US 
Robotics external 56k modems a few weeks ago for about $22.   
Paul Hachmeyer

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>Downloaded drivers, restarted and new hardware wizard searched com port  1 
>but found no modem. When I try to choose from a list, the model of this  modem 
>isn't listed so the next step of loading the drivers from floppy reports  
>"there are no drivers for this hardware in this location.
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>Should it be searching somewhere other than com 1?
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>A reminder: running Windows 98se
>Oh... and there are no jumpers on modem
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>-Phil Williams-
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>>I wonder if this modem is not PnP?  If not there may be jumper  options 
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>>I am re-vamping an old Compaq 7478. I installed a fresh copy of  windows  
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>>and display works great. Now  I'm having trouble with windows locating the  
>>Actiontec modem. It  appears in device manager and is assigned to com port 5 
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>>in  control panel/system only port 1 is listed. I used add hardware wizard 
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>>add  four more com ports but now in system the listed ports are  1, 2, 3, 4 
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>>6. I  can't find a way to change what port the  modem is assigned to.
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>>Since I had to move the modem to a different  slot to make room for the  
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>>card, I wonder if this has  somehow caused the problem (are port numbers  
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>>I've tried un-installing and re-installing the  modem both physically and  
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>>Many Thanks,
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>>I have to make a correction: Modem is not an actiontec but  GVC/conexant  
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>HCF V90 >56K Data >Fax PCI Modem/ GVC model  #F-1156IV/R9  I am now going to 
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>>driverguide.com to download the  >driver in case this may be the problem.
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