Vista's Hardware Compatibility with my dial up modem.

[Guest]

I have a dial up modem and I can't find any drivers for the 64 bit version of
Windows Vista or XP that work with it. Is it possible to have a 64 bit system
and use dial up? I have no other option at this time.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

You need to find a modem that is supported with 64-bit Vista drivers.

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"Potential Windows Vista User"

 

[Guest]

Potential,

Another approach is to install a fully hardware based dial-up modem. That
is, a modem with on-board controller and DSP (Digital Signal Processor).
Fully hardware based modems require no drivers, apart from those Windows
applies to make the modem fully functional. Just install it and boot.
Windows takes care of the rest. If you use any software with such a modem,
such as a FAX application or a call waiting feature, then that software must
be Vista compatible.

The U.S. Robotics Performance Pro is such a hardware modem, and costs about
$70, give or take a few depending on the deal you find. Other hardware based
brands are also available, including the Zoom brand. These modems cost more
than a software based modems, where the Controller and DSP functions are
performed by software. That's where the compatibility problem come into the
picture.

 

[Guest]

But they stopped making 64 bit compatible modems as far as I can see. The
people at the retail stores laughed at me and told me there were no 64 bit
modems and this was after I searched on line to see if I could find any. As
far as an external modem working like you say it seems that with Vista 64 bit
they say they won't work. I don't know why? They work fine with my Linux 64
bit computers. and they say they will work too.

 

[Guest]

Potential, etc.,

These retail people may be talking about software modems. I'm talking about
hardware modems. Don't ask retail salesman about this, ask the Modem
manufacturer. Go to their website and get your information.

 

[Guest]

Potential, etc.,

Take a look at this website for the U.S. Robotics Performance Pro. If any
drivers are needed for that modem for use with 64 bit Vista, the manufacturer
should have that information and also make the drivers available. Take a
look:

http://www.usr.com/products/home/home-product.asp?type=specs&sku=USR5610C

You never can have too many references. I hope you find what you need. The
site may also have software modems for use with Vista 64 bit, I just haven't
taken the time to find out.

 

[Guest]

Tried that

Potential, etc.,

These retail people may be talking about software modems. I'm talking about
hardware modems. Don't ask retail salesman about this, ask the Modem
manufacturer. Go to their website and get your information.