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7.
When the “ Confirm Device Removal” screen disappears, shut down Windows and turn off
your computer.
8.
Unplug the computer from its electrical outlet.
9.
Remove the cover of the computer, physically remove the modem from its expansion slot,
and replace the cover.
10.
Plug the computer back into the electrical outlet, and turn it on.
11.
When Windows restarts, once again right-click My Computer on your desktop and click
Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Double-click Computer. Make sure the
Interrupt request (IRQ) radio button is checked. You can determine which IRQ settings
are free on your system by looking for numbers that are not listed in the Setting column.
One of the following IRQs needs to be free: 3, 4, 5, or 7.
12.
After you have made these changes, reinstall your modem following the directions in the
“ Installing the Winmodem with Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT” chapter.
Once your modem is properly installed, make sure you have the correct COM port and IRQ
settings in your software and/or in the Windows Device Manager.