Hey Donald,
Depending on the type of modem/soundcard/chipset.............I have had
similar problems with Intel Chipset, Intel V.92(HAM) modems, cheap(CMedia)
soundcard......I solved my problem by hit and miss ......changing the PCI
slots in which they are installed.
Stan
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Donald Miller
  Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 7:55 AM
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Subject: [PCBUILD] system lockup


  I have an approx. three and one half year old compaq desktop that came
with a 500 megahertz processor and a 13.5 gig hard drive.  The hard drive
crashed and I had it replaced with a 20 gig used hard drive that had been
removed from another computer for upgrade purposes.  Everything works until
I connect to the internet.  Within about two minutes after connecting, the
whole system locks up.  Someone told me it may be the modem.  I replaced the
modem with a new one.  It didn't help.  I'm a novice but can follow explicit
instructions.

  Donald Miller


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