Article: Q130796
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to set up a new internal modem using the Install New Modem Wizard,
the COM port for that modem may not be listed as an available port.
CAUSE
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Windows 95 does not detect the hardware in your computer each time you restart
it. The new COM port has not yet been detected.
RESOLUTION
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To detect the new COM port, run the Add New Hardware Wizard. To do so, follow
these steps:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon.
3. Follow the instructions in the Add New Hardware Wizard.
After the new COM port is detected and you restart the computer, you can set up
the internal modem.
Additional query words: com3 com4
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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