[jerry_ryan]

Thanks for the ideas. However, I had already tried those things.

when i had changed modems, i always used the same pci slot. XP never did ask for any drivers ( i found this unusual) but it did always show up with the correct modem in modems & devices.

I did try putting the original modem in a different pci slot and this time XP when into "new hardware wizard" and wanted the setup CD to continue. (found this incouraging)
Unfortunaly I did not have it with me. I will see what happens tonight and let everyone know.

Still looking for any ideas, since I do not know if this will work yet.

Thanks,