Unable to set up new Internet Connection

[Alan Medows]

I have a Xircom combined LAN and Modem in my laptop but everytime I tried to
create a new Internet connection XP only allows me to select the DSL
connection rather than the Dial-up connection. The dial-up connection is
greyed out.
I went into the control panel and system and checked that I had the drivers
set for the modem correctly and even queried the modem to ensure its working
OK but still I can't select a dial-up internet connection.
Please can anybody suggest what I may be doing wrong.


Alan
UK

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Alan,

You Cannot Create a Network Connection After You Restore Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=329441

Description:
You cannot create a remote access or Dial-Up Networking connection. All
items on the "Network Connection" page of the New Connection Wizard are
unavailable (dimmed).

Dial-up Modem or PPPoE Option in New Connection Wizard Is Unavailable
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320558

Description:
If you use the New Connection Wizard to create a new dial-up modem or PPP
over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection you may experience one or both of the
following behaviors:
The Connect using a dial-up modem option in the New Connection Wizard is
unavailable (appears dimmed).
The Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and
password option in the New Connection Wizard is unavailable.

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I have a Xircom combined LAN and Modem in my laptop but everytime I tried to
create a new Internet connection XP only allows me to select the DSL
connection rather than the Dial-up connection. The dial-up connection is
greyed out.
I went into the control panel and system and checked that I had the drivers
set for the modem correctly and even queried the modem to ensure its working
OK but still I can't select a dial-up internet connection.
Please can anybody suggest what I may be doing wrong.


Alan
UK