Hi,
Ive just installed xp on to my other pc which was running W98,
When i connect through dial up to go online the modem says no dial tone ive checked this out and the lines ok, but when i pick the phone up the line is engaged or no dial tone then switch the pc completely off and the line works ok.whats up with it
please help before I teach this old piece of crap how to fly !!

Welcome gamz1! unplug your modem and then plug it again .. may be your modem is not plugged in properly.

my modem is internal I havn,t touch the modem, any other ideas?

Yes unplug your modem and place it another slot ... you should open your computer casing for unplugging the modem.

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