External Modem not detected at boot

[Simon]

I have an external modem. I keep it switched off when I'm
not using my computer. When my PC boots up, Windows XP
Pro detects the modem's not there, as it's turned off.
Therefore, if I want to use my modem, I have to get the
Device Manager to 'Scan for Hardware Changes'. Is there
any way I can prevent Win XP from checking if my modem is
connected at boot, or is there any other solution to my
problem. I really don't want to leave my modem running
all the time, nor do I want to buy an internal modem.

 

[Cory]

Well, first thing, having an external modem on and
connected is not really any different than having an
internal modem(its on and connected all the time). I
believe some external modems can be set to not reply to
incoming calls. Check to see if yours is one and configure
if possible.

You could leave modem on but disable it in device manager
or disable the dialup connection in your network setting.
Not much better than your current option though.

Good luck