Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

I have the same problem Windows xp It feezes during dial up on cold boot when it is left on it doesn't do it. Any Answers to your problem.



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Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

I have heard of this happening - its usually a modem conflict. Its pretty unexplainable, but usually trying a different modem will solve it.


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Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

It's the newer cards that exhibit the incompatibility, not the older ones like the GF2 MX series. It has to do with timing isues on the faster (newer) cards.

Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

Actually, it's easily explainable -- I've seen it, too. Since WinModems are entirely controlled by the CPU, the processor can get so "busy" running it that it "forgets" everything else. The optimum solution is either a hardware modem card, an external modem, or that happy medium, a modem built on the Intel HaM (hardware-assisted modem) chipset -- a decent mix of hardware and software.

Before you go changing it out, though, I would try downloading the newest drivers from the modem chipset manufacturer. You can usually get the brand information via the Modems item in the Control Panel or in the Device Manager.

Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

I really need help. I have 2 PC's, one new laptop and one desktop. Both are playing up the same way.
I have dial up and when I connect to the internet all programs will not run for between 5 and 10 minutes. Then everything works fine. I can't understand it. Why both PC's. I'm wondering if it's because I have similiar programs on each and one of these is causing the problem. This has been going on for months. I even reformatted the desktop and it still does it.
I basically reloaded the same programs though.
I have checked the computers with all the virus scanners available on or off line and all the spy ware progs = nothing.
Has anyone else had the same problem?
The systems have XP Home (laptop) and XP Pro (Desktop) and stacks of Ram and processing power.

Re: Computer freezes when dial up is run
 

Thanks guys!!!
I have been away for about a month and just now read your comments. It turns out that it was the modem. I got another one and all works fine now.
Wayne