dial-up network

[skeezix]

Trying once more. I use a dial-up modem and have been
having problems getting online after booting. I will get
the message "Failed to connect to remote computer. Unable
to establish a connection." I will also have to redial
several times before getting online. When these things
happen, I get an internal error message from my ISP saying
to go to Windows Components Wizard and check the box in
Communications. For some reason I don't have
Communications in the Windows Components Wizard. I can't
put it in using the XP cd. I can't find anything regarding
this in the MS KB. Anyone?

 

[Unknown]

Your ISP I believe is erroneously steering you to the Windows Components
section of add/remove programs in control panel. There is no 'Communications'
there. He may be thinking of Windows 95. I believe the problem is with your
ISP. They have a server problem. They won't admit they have a problem. If you
have to redial several times my bet is that the server is not responding. I
get the same problem at times. You can run a log of your connection to prove
it.

 

[Unknown]

Also since calling your ISP is free, call them and tell them what OS you're
using and that there is no 'communication' where they said it was.