Re: [PCWorks] what if you don't see any ports in device manager
- From: "Clint Hamilton-PCWorks Admin-OrpheusComputing.com & ComputersCustomBuilt.com" <PCWorks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:26:05 -0600
Oh. Never mind. ;-)
What Hugh said though and what I said in the rest of the email
still holds true. Hopefully one of those will be the issue.
-Clint
God Bless
Clint Hamilton, Owner
http://www.OrpheusComputing.com
http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com
http://Computer-Hardware-Sales-Consumer-Electronics-Sales.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "LarryB"
Yes Clint I am on DSL but this is for another computer friend.
Also I
use a PC based fax software that works just fine using the
built in
modem in the computer.
I'll check the things mentioned and get back to all.
Thanks
Larry Browning
K & L Electronics
Anderson, SC
Clint Hamilton-PCWorks Admin-OrpheusComputing.com &
ComputersCustomBuilt.com wrote:
> I've never tried using fax software with a modem, I've always
> had a separate line. But you can check in the mobo's BIOS
> and
> make sure all the COM/serial ports are enabled. If they are,
> most BIOS's also have the option to change the serial ports'
> IRQ and protocol that may help.
>
> What Hugh said may do the trick, because most people install
> their ISP software with the modem (which is rarely needed)
> that
> always has something running in the background that's not
> needed, or if it is it has to be disabled in order to free up
> the resource. There also may be settings in the fax software
> that allow you to choose different ports.
>
> There could also be an XP Service that has to be started in
> order for it to work. I looked through mine and didn't see
> anything about fax support, but there are several with
> "remote"
> in their descriptions that may have to be enabled. Open
> Services and click "Action" on the toolbar then "Export list"
> for a fast way of searching the text for "remote". It's a
> bit
> hard to read, but you can at least search it for "remote"
> then
> check to see if any of those Services may need to be enabled.
>
> Larry aren't you on DSL now? You also have a dialup modem
> hooked up? Search this page
> http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/13953 for "Re:
> Lexmark Printer Problems by FK (5/16/05 6:11 PM)" or "DSL"
> and
> check that out.
> -Clint
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "LarryB"
>
> I have been trying to get a pc based fax software to hookup
> to
> a pc
> modem. The fax software finds a modem connected to port 13
> but
> says it
> is in use or another program is using it.(not exact words.)
>
> I go to the device manager and select modem and it says all
> is
> working.
>
> I have looked for Ports in the device manager but do not see
> any! I have
> check the computer I am presently on and the ports are there.
> (com &
> LPT) I am not sure that is my problem but it sure is strange.
>
> Computer is using Windows XP by the way.
>
> The printer is an all in one Lexmark X3350 and I have checked
> their site
> to no avail.
>
> Thanks
> LarryB
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