I am running Windows XP Home Edition. The problem I have
is that when I get booted off the internet for whatever
reason, I cannot dial back immediately. One of two things
needs to happen first, Either I have to wait at least 15
minutes before dialing again or I have to completely
reboot my computer before dialing. If not then I get the
message "Could not detect a dial tone".
I spoke with my ISP and he said this was in my computer
and I know this to be true because I have 2 computers, and
if the other gets booted off it can redial immediately
with no problems. The other PC is running Windows 98 2nd
Edition.
When my computer tells me it can not detect a dial tone I
physically pick up the phone and there is always a dial
tone. Whats up with my PC?
Melvin Keeling

Yes John my ISP does suck, but they are the cheapest going
around here! lol My modem is a BCM V.90 56k modem.


>-----Original Message-----
>Your modem is not terminating it's connection. I know you
>are booted of the net' but the problem is that your PC is
>keeping that port open. The Modem queues the PC to open
>certain ports so it can dial out and when a conenction is
>lost, the modem is supposed to recognise that and close
>the port, it isnt. When you attempt to dial out the modem
>is proded and since the port apears to be open already it
>takes a listen for the dial tone, obviously it wont hear
>one since the port was never reset.
>
>My suggestion is that if you are using any type
>of "winmodem" replace it. It's not that expensive and yes
>you can do it your self with one phillips screw driver.
>
>Conversly you may check for driver updates to your modem.
>Also make sure that you are current with your Windows
>updates (I know, but I personally have had weird problems
>fixed by doing so, so it may be worth a shot).
>
>Your ISP tech support sounds like they suck, they should
>be getting this question all the time and should have an
>answer for you with out batting a lash.
>
>Hope this points you in the right direction an good luck.
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>I am running Windows XP Home Edition. The problem I have
>>is that when I get booted off the internet for whatever
>>reason, I cannot dial back immediately. One of two
things
>>needs to happen first, Either I have to wait at least 15
>>minutes before dialing again or I have to completely
>>reboot my computer before dialing. If not then I get the
>>message "Could not detect a dial tone".
>> I spoke with my ISP and he said this was in my computer
>>and I know this to be true because I have 2 computers,
>and
>>if the other gets booted off it can redial immediately
>>with no problems. The other PC is running Windows 98 2nd
>>Edition.
>> When my computer tells me it can not detect a dial tone
>I
>>physically pick up the phone and there is always a dial
>>tone. Whats up with my PC?
>>Melvin Keeling
>>.
>>
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