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azscary · 11-18-2001, 04:41 PM

A lot of Rockwell modems are what is called "virtual" modems. Instead of hardware, the Operating System software performs a lot of the modem functions. Several computer manufacturers have gone to the "virtual" modem because their costs are about $1.00. Unfortuantely, problems occur when the modem is uninstalled. Another drawback to this type of modem is that it uses A LOT OF RESOURCES! If you only have 64MB of ram, that could be why you are experiencing trouble. You might try installing an Intel PCI modem ********AFTER YOU DISABLE NOT UNINSTALL BUT DISABLE THE ROCKWELL************.

11-18-2001, 04:41 PM	#4
azscary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 977	Rockwell Modem A lot of Rockwell modems are what is called "virtual" modems. Instead of hardware, the Operating System software performs a lot of the modem functions. Several computer manufacturers have gone to the "virtual" modem because their costs are about $1.00. Unfortuantely, problems occur when the modem is uninstalled. Another drawback to this type of modem is that it uses A LOT OF RESOURCES! If you only have 64MB of ram, that could be why you are experiencing trouble. You might try installing an Intel PCI modem ******AFTER YOU DISABLE NOT UNINSTALL BUT DISABLE THE ROCKWELL**********.