Hello everyone.

Has somebody using an external modem noticed that when the WinXP is started with the modem turned off, WinXP does not recognize the modem if you turn it on? But if you try to restart your PC and turn the modem on, WinXP will now be able to recognize the modem.

This annoys me especially that Win98 recognizes my modem even if it is turned off.

I appreciate the response. Thanks.