I just reformated an hour ago on my other computer (my good one) and my cable internet wouldnt work, so I called my ISP. They said I didnt have some sort of modem installed and to call dell directly. So, i looked threw my comp CD's and found a dell one that said modems, so I installed some PCI modem thinger, but I think this was for the phoneline. Do I need a driver of some sort. I hope i didnt loose a CD taht came with my computer...
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Everything said up to now is most likely your issue, however, if you do not have the driver for your NIC (network interface card) on a CD already such as one that might come with an IBM, Dell, Gateway or HP/Compaq computer, what to do? \n\nYou could download it but you don't have a connection...  \n\nWell, someone mentioned Device Manager. First you'll need to go there to determine what type of NIC is installed.  If it is part of the motherboard then you can go to the manufacturer's website from another computer that has a connection and download the driver. (This is where one of those USB flash drives comes in super handy). \n\nIf the driver is bigger than 1.44MB you'll also need access to a CD-burner if you don't have a flash drive.  If you don't have a popular computer made by one of the manufacturer's I mentioned, and the NIC is built onboard the motherboard, you'll have to find out what kind of motherboard you have. (For instance if it's an ASUS motherboard you can look up your model at their website which will have drivers for your specific board.)\n\nIf it's a NIC in a slot on your board and does not show you the model in Device Manager, you may have to open your case and take a look at the actual card to determine the model/brand. Again, you can go to their website to download the drivers.  The download should come with intructions on how to install.\n\nHopefully, you have a CD with all your drivers handy and can just supply the path after opening the dialog in Device Manager for your NIC. Otherwise you'll need to do some searching.\n\nGood Luck!
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First things first (connections, connections, connections), connect a phone to the phone line normally plugged into your modem.  Make sure you have a dial tone, and can call out.\n\nWhich service provider do you use?  It is possible the dial-up number you have set is no longer valid.  If you can call, or check from another on-line source, check the number you dial-up.\n\nDo you have the sound on your modem enabled until it connects?  If so, can you hear the pinging and static-like synchronization sounds?  If it sounds like it's trying to sync, but failing, there are several factors that could affect the connection:\n\n1.  Bad/damaged modem.\n2.  Bad/damaged phone cable.\n3.  Service provider changed their modem parameters causing sync issues.\n4.  Service provider changed initialization string for your modem causing sync issues.\n5.  Static on phone line.\n\nIf you receive a "no dial tone" error, try a new phone cable.  If that doesn't work, replace the phone jack.\n\nIf you receive a "no carrier", or timeout error, the other end is not picking up.  Contact your service provider to make sure the dial-up number is still good.\n\nUltimately, you can try purchasing a new modem (I'd recommend an external USB modem to avoid having to crack open your PC) to see if it makes a difference.
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unplug cables, put in usb cable, install the drivers for the modem, job done, the drivers will be on the cd u got with the modem or goto the makers website.
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You are probably talking about COM ports.  If you have PCI dialup modem then COM port will mostly like be setup for you automatically through software.  However, if you do have a modem card that has jumpers to setup the COM port, you're going to have to find out some information.\n\nFollowing only applies to Windows XP \n\nRight Click on My Computer\nSelect Properties\nClick on Hardware Tab\nClick on Device Manager\nClick on View\nChoose Resources by Type\nClick the "+" next to Interrupt request (IRQ)\n\nThen find out if there are any devices like Communication Port (COMx) to see if a port is taking up an IRQ.  Usually COM1 and COM3 will take IRQ 4 and COM2 and COM4 will take IRQ3.\n\nIf you see COM1 and or COM3 then you need to jumper your modem to use COM2 or COM4 and vice versa.  If BOTH COM1 and COM2 is seen then you will need to Disable one of the ports in BIOS and let your modem use that port.\n\nThe typical setup is COM2 for most modems.
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ok, here, i'll explain, in much better etail than the other 2 answers. \nA dial-up modem is really nothing more than a telephone. only, it is programed to interpret certain sounds/electrical signals that come from the telephone as somthing that your computer can understand. because of this, it does act as a telephone call, thus, you cannont make any calls on that line. \n\na DSL modem is basically the same thing, believe it or not. it still uses your phone line, but, it uses a different frequency to transfer information. it uses a higher frequency of the phone line, like the fast and slow lanes of a highway. but, the major difference between the dial-up modem and the DSL one right now is that the DSL modem has to be configured to recieve these high frequency messages.\n\na Cable modem is completely different from both dial-up and DSL modems. a cable modem uses a different wire, instead of a telephone wire, it uses a digital coaxle wire. this wire supports more data transfer at a time than phone wires do, thus, you may get higher speeds of interent.\n\nnow, there is one last thing that is usually overlooked. as you probably know, you have 1+ telephone wire per a house. and this wire, never joins with other wires. thus, it is alwayse only you on your phone, nodoby else. because of this, DSL's speed of internet remains relativly the same throught the day. However, the coaxle cable that you have for a cable modem joins togeather with everyone in your community, so, if more people are on the internet in your community, then your connection will be slower. so, at different times during the day, your connection may be slightly faster of slower, depending on how many other people in your community are on the internet.
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A driver CD should have come with your computer and it should have the software on it to do these things. On my 1100 it is called Dell Quick Set. Hope that helps
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If any thing you need the mobo drivers! There are very few cdrom units that need a driver! They are all plug and play! I,m thinkin you need to reinstall the mobo drivers if the unit isnt seeing the cdrom or the cdrom itself is defunct!
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Yes and no.\n\nDial-Up ISP's will just provide software, you'll need the modem and phone line to get online.\n\nCable Modem and DSL providers will give, loan, or sell you the Modem, but you'll probably still need a network card for the computer if you don't get an "internal" Cable or DSL modem.  Most companies give you Router/Modem combos these days, so you should get a network card for your PC and at least one Cat5 cable.
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Your DSL company probably will not give you any support on the router *unless* you bought it from them.\n\nHowever, it does sound like either:\n\n1.  A matter of plugging the wires up in the right place.\n2.  A configuration problem with your router.\n\nThe DSL modem obviously recognizes the router or you wouldn't be able to log on with either computer.\n\nAs an alternative, your router probably has four ports for computers, try pluggin in the non-working computer to a different port and see if you have a bad port.
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Go to the manufacturer site of your computer (Compaq, Dell, etc.) and search for drivers/downloads for your MODEL of computer.  Make sure you find the exact model that you have.  Look for the "chipset" download.\n\nPull that down, install the chipset.  Restart your computer.  If that does not work, please email me at mgopher007@yahoo.com
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hmmm. i had the same problem. try looking for the driver on the internet.
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Try this list as a step process until it is working:\n\n1) Since it's a dial-up modem, check the phone line with a regular phone to make sure you get a dial tone. Generally this is the reason people get this message.\n\n2) Make sure your ISP setting are correct, try connecting and listen in on the phone line with another phone to make sure that it is trying to connect. If you do not hear the screeching then go onto step 3. If you do then most likely your settings are wrong.\n\n3) Restart your computer. Uninstall the modem software (drivers) and then reinstall the drivers. Also check to see if you have "factory added bonuses," crap the factory adds to your computer like AOL trial or Earthlink trail software. Uninstall that crap. Restart your computer, then reinstall your modem software. It should work now.\n\n4) Make sure in your "Internet Options" that it always dials a connection and the rest of the information is correct. It should be working by now.\n\n5) Give your ISP a call, most have some sort of phone tech support.\n\n6) http://www.funny-games.biz/beatup-pc.html
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It would be hard for your computer to automatically download the drivers for your modem without an internet connection... see if you have an installation disk for the modem, or alternatively, use a friend's computer to google your modem's driver... for instance "3Com 56k Modem Driver" replace 3Com with your modem's manufacturer and model number if you can find it.
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you may need to install the driver for the Ethernet port on your computer to work. is your Ethernet connector onboard with your motherboard? if so, contact your manufacturer of your motherboard  to get a driver, or ask them who makes the chipset on the board (mostly nvidia or ATI) \n\nif your Ethernet connector is separate or in a computer port (towards the bottom of the computer box) then the default Microsoft driver may work. \n\nOpen the control panel, then go to add new hardware. Have the computer search for recently installed hardware (trust me). It should pick up the device and ask you to install the driver that Windows has for it.\n\nor if you have a disc for that part, better yet..insert the disc and run the setup. It should then install the proper drives for you.\n\nThis Nvidia link may be of help:
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pick parts at www.cyberpowerpc.com  You only need basic knowlege, and they put it together for you as well as testing it to make sure it works.  I had one made with better specs than the one Dell wanted to give me, for somewhat cheaper.  I'd be glad to offer further help or advice, so feel free to contact me.
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Sounds like you have a bad NIC in your PC.  If the modem works with other computers, its probably OK.  Sounds like you tested cables well.  \nDo you have more than one device hooked up to the modem?  if so, certain models may require a router in between.  \nWe did even talk about your networking settings at all.  Enable DHCP in your modem.   Set PC to Dynamic IP.\nIf all doesnt work, purchase a new ethernet card for your PC, install it, and if it still doesnt work, take the ethernet card back to best buy for a refund.  Its all good baby.
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First off, NEVER DELETE programs! Do a proper uninstall. Deleting a program leaves files in your system and can create havoc later! I am not sure what you are refering to when you say modem program, is it that your modem wont dial up? Is it phone dialing software? Be more specific. If your system wont dial up go to your system folder and find device manager. Look for your modem.  Uninstall it and then reboot. Sometimes what happens is a driver gets changed and unless you remove the invalid driver the right one wont load. If you havent dumped your recycle bin find the original software and restore it. If it still doesnt work after you have the proper driver then UNINSTALL the software. DO NOT DELETE ANY software! Once uninstalled reinstall it. Two ways to do a proper uninstall....first, check the program in your program menu to see if it has an uninstaller. No one knows better on how to uninstall it than the people who wrote it. Secondly, if no uninstall is available use the windows add remove in control panel.