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Thread ID: 92932 2008-08-28 19:42:00 Vista Business - No dial up networking??? aorakinz (14132) Press F1
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701080 2008-08-28 19:42:00 I am running a new Toshiba Portege with Vista Business. I need to install a dial-up connection utilising a USB modem BUT it doesnt recognize the modem. In fact it doesnt even recognise the internal modem that is on the laptop. I can see both modems in device manager and query them. Have uninstalled and reinstalled them and all seems fine until you try and set up a dial up connection when it comes up as no modem available?
Thanks for any assitance as is very frustraing.
aorakinz (14132)
701081 2008-08-29 05:40:00 Hi there. Are there any settings that you can tweak under "Configurations" of the modem?

Networking > Right-click on your network adaptor, properties > Configure

Cheers :)
Renmoo (66)
701082 2008-08-29 14:41:00 Perhaps something here?
www.google.co.nz
Do you have Vista drivers for either modem?
feersumendjinn (64)
701083 2008-08-31 03:36:00 All checks out ok - nothing in here I can see ???????? aorakinz (14132)
701084 2008-08-31 03:37:00 Tried all the sites in that search and thought I was onto something but all drew a blank in the end.....................anything else any1 can think of???? aorakinz (14132)
701085 2008-08-31 09:16:00 This applies to Vista also (the file referred to, also exists in Vista)
. microsoft . com/kb/150619/en-us" target="_blank">support . microsoft . com
How to rectify the problem is another question, perhaps do a search of your Vista install (or recovery) disk for the file and reinstalling it (in the original place after renaming the old file); sounds as if your Vista install may be damaged, possibly a repair or reinstall may be needed (you have made/burnt your recovery disk/s?) .
Or perhaps use System Restore (go back a restore point or two, see if that helps) .

From Toshiba site (not specific to your machine, read the manual first!):
FAQ - 16040706
How Do I use the Recovery Disc included with my notebook?


NOTE: Please ensure you have backed up all important information from your system before proceeding with this process .



ALL DATA will be erased on the Hard Drive if you proceed .



a . Please insert the recovery disk into the CD/DVD Rom and Switch off the machine .

b . Repeatedly press the F12 key as you turn on the machine to display the boot menu .

c . Select the DVD/CR ROM option from the boot menu

d . Follow the step by step instructions

e . For further information please refer to the information from your user manual .



If you own a Satellite A200 or Satellite P200 use the following instructions to run a recovery on your notebook .



Note these models come with a hidden partition on your hard disc drive . We would recommend making a back up copy of the operating system before beginning this process .



a . Turn off the notebook before starting .

b . Hold down the zero (numerical zero) key down .

c . Press the power button to turn on while still holding the zero key until the loading files or ram disk image appear on the screen .

d . Follow the Toshiba recovery wizard screen .

e . For further information please refer to the information from your user manual .


Dont forget to back-up your data first :eek: :)
Alternatively, take it back to the dealer/vendor and complain, bitterly :badpc:
feersumendjinn (64)
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