At 1/13/06 02:19 AM, Hugh Vandervoort wrote:

>I had a similar driver problem with my add-on card reader recently. The 
>driver update completely disabled the device, but "Roll Back driver" fixed 
>the problem immediately. I've heard many people complain about this 
>process, but this is the first time I've seen the evidence.
>System restore might be of some help with this problem, but I think I'd 
>look into the BIOS first, to make sure the port is detected and enabled.
>
>AlohaBev wrote:
>>I have Windows XP Home Edition, and my User Account is designated 
>>"Administrator." I still have to dial up my ISP. According to Modem 
>>Troubleshooting, I need to "check/enable the modem port." However, "PORTS 
>>(COM & LPT)" is NOT listed in my Device Manager, nor can I figure out how 
>>to fix "Modem Removed - Conexant D480 MDC v.92 Modem (COM4)" in Network 
>>Connections.   What do I do next?

Aha, you may be onto something, but the Troubleshooter didn't mention 
looking into the BIOS or give directions to do that, and I never have on 
the machine having problems.  It's a Dell Inspirion laptop.  Will "System 
Information" give up the info needed?


    Aloha, Bev in Alabama, USA :)
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