At 01:16 25/02/99 -0800, you wrote: >This is either a bad modem or a bad mother board. I have had this problem >twice and both times it was the motherboard ..... if it is the board things >will just get worse as you troubleshoot it. Can you try another modem ? I tried a very similar modem in the slot and it worked fine. I think I've fixed the problem...I took the modem out, put on my anti-static strap and gave a gentle push to the chip on the modem that has the little claws on it. I then popped the modem into two different computers and it went fine. I am yet to try it in the computer that has been giving me probs. Will keep you posted STARLIGHT WRITER PUBLICATIONS http://www.starpublications.com "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." PCBUILD maintains many useful files for download on our web site - visit our download page at: http://nospin.com/pc/files.html