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14575 2001-06-25 08:24:00 Win 98.
No dial tone on modem error message. Have run modem diagnostics and get error message in 'OpenCom' dialog box saying 'Port already open'

Can anyone advise what is causing this and how to fix it? Have tried re-booting, scandisk, loaded new modem driver, no conflicts in Device Manager. Now run out of ideas.
Thanks

Sergio
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14576 2001-06-25 10:12:00 What is the error number?
Try ctrl-alt-delete to bring up the task manager - what is running? Close down rnapp and any mail/fax software if its open. You may need to reboot!!
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14577 2001-06-25 12:34:00 Had the same problem with a 486 & win 95, even format & reinstalling windows didnt help.
ended up changing the jumpers on the modem to a different com port & irq to get around it.
cheers steve
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14578 2001-06-26 14:32:00 Yes, I would like to backup Steve's reply. This sounds like the jumper/Dip switchs have be knocked and just need correcting.
If you dont know what a jumpers/Dip switches are, or how they should be set, have a look on you modems manufactors website.
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