Three days ago, my laptop stopped connecting to the internet. Error says no modem found. When I go to Device Manager, modem is not listed. Can't update anything because cannot connect to the internet. Help, please!
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Jump to PostCan you do a System Restore to a point before the problem started ?
Jump to PostDid you cycle the modem ?
1) turn off the laptop
2) unplug the modem from power source
3) wait 60 seconds
4) plug modem back in
5) wait for the modem to fully boot
6) restart the laptop
This updates the modem...
Jump to PostYou'll have to tell more to continue. "Modems" in laptops have been dial up modems and nothing to do with broadband connections.
In fact, so few folk have a modem in their laptops that I found it interesting you lead with that. But with this reply it's clear you may …
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