System freeze

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David W Allen

I have a dual Internet connection both running through PCI modems. The
first is an ADSL connection and the other, a standard dial-up, which is
for use as a back-up. This set up has been working happily until now
when a total freeze occurs about 10 seconds after a connection has been
made using the SDU ISP, whether this be for Internet, email (or faxing)
purposes. Both modem drivers have been reinstalled, but here is the odd
thing, System Restore now will not restore back further than a week ago.
There are several dates indicated going back into March, but the restore
if tried using one of these reports as being 'incomplete', without
making any alterations to the system.

The freezing of the machine is odd in that Ctrl/Alt/Del has no effect
and the system has to be re-booted. Virus checker up to date and shows
nothing on a scan.
 
Hi David,

I have a dual Internet connection both running through PCI modems. The
first is an ADSL connection and the other, a standard dial-up, which is
for use as a back-up. This set up has been working happily until now
when a total freeze occurs about 10 seconds after a connection has been
made using the SDU ISP, whether this be for Internet, email (or faxing)
purposes. Both modem drivers have been reinstalled, but here is the odd
thing, System Restore now will not restore back further than a week ago.
There are several dates indicated going back into March, but the restore
if tried using one of these reports as being 'incomplete', without
making any alterations to the system.

The freezing of the machine is odd in that Ctrl/Alt/Del has no effect
and the system has to be re-booted. Virus checker up to date and shows
nothing on a scan.

Resources for Troubleshooting Modem Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308022

Good luck
 
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