modem probs

[MBRider]

hello, I am on windows 98, i have an HCF PCI Modem. it seems the modem is set for port com 3 when i reinstall , windows will only search port com 1 port com 2 but not 3... is there anyway windows can be manipulated in checking port com 3 as well, or would i be better off buying another modem 2 make life easier!

[Miz]

Before buying another modem, try this old trick.

Go into Device Manager and remove the modem. Shut the computer down. Open the case and move the modem to an empty PCI slot.

Reboot and let Windows reinstall the modem and see if it works.

Post back with the results.

Note: If you don't have an empty slot, don't just start swapping cards around because you'll just get into bigger problems. Just quit right there, reboot, let Windows reinstall the modem and post back here.