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Thread ID: 31188	2003-03-14 19:26:00	Installing modem on Win XP	arjay (1202)	Press F1

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128100	2003-03-14 19:26:00	I cannot access the internet after installing a Microsoft Patch, which is now uninstalled. The Modem is on com3, but when I 'remove' it and try to re-install it there is only com1 and com2 available. How can I add a port, or how can I get the modem on port 3 again? Thanks.......Arjay	arjay (1202)
128101	2003-03-14 21:05:00	Do a search on the forum for "com3" and you will find quite a few posts regarding this. It sounds like you need to install the drivers for your modem.	Susan B (19)
128102	2003-03-15 03:41:00	All ok now. Do yourself a favour, don't load Windows XP Service Packs, It changes the modem driver.....If this happens reload the modem with the correct driver and all will be well! Arjay	arjay (1202)
128103	2003-03-15 07:14:00	> Do yourself a favour, don't load Windows XP Service Packs I would disagree with that. Having to reinstall the modem drivers is a small price to pay for the added security that upgrading to SP1 gives you. Glad to hear that you sorted it out though. :-)	Susan B (19)
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