XP not detecting modem

fattommo · Sep 26, 2004, 05:19 PM

Hi

I formatted a friends HD and installed XP. (Was running 98) Now XP says the modem drivers are not present. There are no driver disks for the m/c.

I think the modem is a Giga-Byte.

I can't seem to find any drivers.

If i re format and reinstall 98 will this solve the prob.

Sorry if i am being a total noob

The system is about 4 - 5 years old

Fatto

Shinjikun · Sep 26, 2004, 05:25 PM

Try upgrading to the latest service pack and also run Windows Updates to see if it can find a modem driver. With any luck XP will be able to find a specific or generic driver that'll work with the modem. If not then you might have to trace what type of modem it is with the manufacturer of the computer (if it's an OEM machine).

Judas · Sep 26, 2004, 05:32 PM

reverting back to 98 will most likely not fix the problem.....

i'm serprised though, NO matter what i've thrown at XP.. it has always found a working driver

fattommo · Sep 26, 2004, 06:13 PM

Thx for the replies. Can't run updates cos the m/c can't connect to the internet

Judas · Sep 26, 2004, 07:41 PM

do you know the SPECIFIC name/brand/model/FCC of the modem? might be able to do a search for it and see if other people are having issues with that modem

Nacht · Sep 26, 2004, 08:04 PM

can you go the manufacturer's website, get a driver and put it on the other comp using a disc or something?

PangingJr · Sep 26, 2004, 08:26 PM

give Judas the information he wants to know, we can find the drivers for the device or more info about it.

fattommo · Sep 27, 2004, 08:51 AM

Thx again folks.

I used Unknown Device Identifier and the modem came up as Giga-Byte Technologiies.

Have trawled their site with no luck.

The computer is 4-5 years old but i would guess the modem would be 56k.

Sorry for the sketchy info but that is all i have.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Sep 27, 2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fattommo

Thx again folks.

I used Unknown Device Identifier and the modem came up as Giga-Byte Technologiies.

Have trawled their site with no luck.

The computer is 4-5 years old but i would guess the modem would be 56k.

Sorry for the sketchy info but that is all i have.

what are all or any number printed on the modem board... and the nubers printed on the largest square chip

Judas · Sep 27, 2004, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy

what are all or any number printed on the modem board... and the nubers printed on the largest square chip

need some numbers or else it'll be so extremely hard to find... worse then finding a needle in a world sized round bail.....

Geminiwave · Sep 28, 2004, 12:37 AM

lol wow i've had this problem before.

Okay man one thing you CAN do is download "SP2 For MULTIPLE computers" (this is very important you want the one for MULTIPLE COMPUTERS!!!) and burn it to a CD and then bring it over to your friends comp. upgrade off that. then the drivers should work out for yah.

Im with judas on this one though. This is VERY weird. Its never had a problem finding modem drivers for me. O_o

Sep 26, 2004, 05:19 PM	#1
fattommo DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	XP not detecting modem Hi I formatted a friends HD and installed XP. (Was running 98) Now XP says the modem drivers are not present. There are no driver disks for the m/c. I think the modem is a Giga-Byte. I can't seem to find any drivers. If i re format and reinstall 98 will this solve the prob. Sorry if i am being a total noob The system is about 4 - 5 years old Fatto

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Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	Try upgrading to the latest service pack and also run Windows Updates to see if it can find a modem driver. With any luck XP will be able to find a specific or generic driver that'll work with the modem. If not then you might have to trace what type of modem it is with the manufacturer of the computer (if it's an OEM machine). __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

Sep 28, 2004, 12:37 AM	#11
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	lol wow i've had this problem before. Okay man one thing you CAN do is download "SP2 For MULTIPLE computers" (this is very important you want the one for MULTIPLE COMPUTERS!!!) and burn it to a CD and then bring it over to your friends comp. upgrade off that. then the drivers should work out for yah. Im with judas on this one though. This is VERY weird. Its never had a problem finding modem drivers for me. O_o __________________

Sep 26, 2004, 06:13 PM	Thread Starter #4
fattommo DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thx for the replies. Can't run updates cos the m/c can't connect to the internet

Sep 26, 2004, 08:04 PM	#6
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	can you go the manufacturer's website, get a driver and put it on the other comp using a disc or something?

Sep 26, 2004, 08:26 PM	#7
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	give Judas the information he wants to know, we can find the drivers for the device or more info about it.

Sep 27, 2004, 08:51 AM	Thread Starter #8
fattommo DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thx again folks. I used Unknown Device Identifier and the modem came up as Giga-Byte Technologiies. Have trawled their site with no luck. The computer is 4-5 years old but i would guess the modem would be 56k. Sorry for the sketchy info but that is all i have.