I'm trying to sort out a computer for a friend. it's an old machine with an AMD K6-2 processor and has a HP multifunction device things on a USB expansion card.
The problem is the modem, she has a USB modem that only works when the HP things is unplugged and all it's background software is off. then it dials the isp. however when it dials the isp (I've tried 2 isp's) it won't connect, password and all are ok. I've tried it with all other phone-line devices disconnected but it just keeps failing to connect.
when the HP stuff is on and running it'll crash either when if first tries to talk to the modem.
no sign of line noise on the telephone.
Any suggestions folks?
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