Simon
July 16th 04, 06:19 PM
I have an external modem. I keep it switched off when I'm
not using my computer. When my PC boots up, Windows XP
Pro detects the modem's not there, as it's turned off.
Therefore, if I want to use my modem, I have to get the
Device Manager to 'Scan for Hardware Changes'. Is there
any way I can prevent Win XP from checking if my modem is
connected at boot, or is there any other solution to my
problem. I really don't want to leave my modem running
all the time, nor do I want to buy an internal modem.
not using my computer. When my PC boots up, Windows XP
Pro detects the modem's not there, as it's turned off.
Therefore, if I want to use my modem, I have to get the
Device Manager to 'Scan for Hardware Changes'. Is there
any way I can prevent Win XP from checking if my modem is
connected at boot, or is there any other solution to my
problem. I really don't want to leave my modem running
all the time, nor do I want to buy an internal modem.