com port allready in use

[mark jenkins]

Hi all,
I have this nagging message when trying to connect to the
internet,com port in use with another apps, I have to my
knowledge disable and removed programs from the startup
and services from the msconfig.
i reinstall the driver for my USB modem and once done I
can connect to the internet but once I reboot I get the
same message, the O.S is Windows XP home edition I'm
thinking is there a running programe within the XP that is
trying to use the com3 as this is the com port my modem is
requesting to use?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

this may help quoted from http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
Error 633 Modem Is Already in Use
Symptoms: When you try to use your modem on a Windows computer, you may
receive an error message similar to the following: Error 633 Modem is
already in use, or is not configured for Remote Access dial out or The port
is in use.

Resolutions: 1. Verify no other applications that are using the modem. You
can open Task Manager to check that by press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Another way to
test it is reboot the computer.
2. This behavior may occur when another device with a driver, for example
outdated Palm Pilot software, conflicts with the modem.
3. Telephone.ini or unimdm.tsp is missing or damaged.
4. Make sure the modem is setup correctly and may apply SP.
5. Removing and reinstalling it, or apply the new drive may fix the
problem.
6. Make sure no two ISDN installed on the same machine and attempt to
connect to the same server.
For more and other information, go to
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

 

[brianmaillardet]

Same Problem

Mark I was about to post a request for help when I realised you apparently had an identical problem.
The reply that you received from Robert gave a number of solutions, some of which I have already tried without success.
Did you ultimately resolve the problem ? If so how?

Hi all,
I have this nagging message when trying to connect to the
internet,com port in use with another apps, I have to my
knowledge disable and removed programs from the startup
and services from the msconfig.
i reinstall the driver for my USB modem and once done I
can connect to the internet but once I reboot I get the
same message, the O.S is Windows XP home edition I'm
thinking is there a running programe within the XP that is
trying to use the com3 as this is the com port my modem is
requesting to use?
Any suggestions would be much appreciated