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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by joan_uk01, 2003/07/26.

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  1. 2003/07/26
    joan_uk01

    joan_uk01 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi

    I bought upgrade version of XP and installed it. It said my modem which is Smark Link 56k voice was not compatible so was unable to get on line. I have uninstalled and back to ME to get on line and post this lol. Anyone any ideas how I can get my modem compatible with XP please.

    Regards

    Joan
     
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    PeteC

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    Hi Joan,

    Guess the modem is pretty old?

    First log onto the manufacturers web site and see if there are any XP drivers there. If you can't find/don't know the web address log onto Google and search for Smart Link.

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    This is the link http://216.67.237.96/main2/index.php

    There is an XP driver there - may do the job.

    If this fails - and the modem is incompatible with Win XP pop down to your local PC World - or similar and buy a new modem - £10 -15 should be ample. Easy to fit :)
     
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    You might try this Win2k driver:
    http://www.modem-drivers.com/drivers/77/77506.htm

    Failing that (I just went through this myself with another machine), you might just try some of the available XP drivers. I got a modem to work with the drivers that looked the most "generic" to me, like "Hayes-compatible ", "Microsoft ", and "Standard 56k ". Though for a couple I needed to uninstall and reinstall the driver at every boot, they worked until I found one that had no problems.

    Unless the modem is very old (and if 56k, probably isn't antique), you should be able to use it.

    But note that a new one can be gotten for $5.
     
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    PeteC

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    Not in England - not even £5 :)
     
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    Look for Win 2000 drivers - most all 2K drivers will work with XP. XP will scream a little bit, but you can force them.
    Being that it works with ME, I would thing there should be some 2K stuff out there.......

    Good Luck
     
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  7. 2003/07/27
    joan_uk01

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    Thanks all

    Thanks to all who responded to my post for a driver for SmartLinke 56k modem for XP. Finally found the smartlink site and downloaded the driver in zip format. IT WORKED!!!!.

    For anyone else having a problem with that modem driver here is the link for it http://216.67.237.96/main2/download_page.php?ln=en&cat=2

    Thanks again all for replies - am impressed with this site very much as it gives helpful information.

    Regards

    Joan:p
     
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    RayH

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    Great, Joan. We get spoiled in the USA. I can get modems for less than $10 (US) and on the right Sundays for free. $10 upfront with a $10 rebate. Consequently, I don't spend too much time on slot modems that don't work.
     
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