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Using Microsoft Phone with Telepath 33.6
I have a Telepath II 33.6 fax modem. Made by US Robotics. Running Win95. Exchange profile is correct. Have re-installed modem several times. Want to install Microsoft Phone and use answering machine, operator, etc. It says "The scheduled telephone hardware or its service provider does not support automated operation". Wrong. Have used with other automating software (Faxworks) with no problem. Everything works except the answering machine--generates the error above, and the operator which does not find the modem.
This modem is the "Winmodem" from USR. That is, a modem that uses the CPU for all tasks such as modulation etcetc.. and Microsoft Phone doesnt seem to like WInmodems, dont think it will work *sorry*
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Please give me more information. I understand that MS Phone uses the new Unimodem V software. Does this mean that I can not use it with any software app that makes use of the Unimodem V? If so, how am I supposed to know what will conflict and what won't? Why should it make a difference that it uses the CPU? Gateway assures me that they know of no conflict. (Not that that means anything, but they say there should be no problem with any software....)
No conflict? I would call the fact that the modem can not run in ANY OS other then Win95 a conflict :) Well, i mean, if GW says no conflicts they should be able to answer how to get it running... I cant offer much more info then this.. sorry
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It seems to me that a modem that uses the CPU for all tasks is automated. This answer does not make sense to me. Also, I am not trying to use software in any OS other then Win 95. I need more specific info.
I noticed that it is a "renamed" winmodem. Guess what...It aint gonna work. The winmodem is the biggest piece of poopie that there ever was. I would trade it in for a regular sportster 33.6
LWeb,
You won't have Unimodem V support unless running either Win95B (OSR2) or you have installed the Service Pack 1 (Win95A) with original Win95 release. Check your version at Control Panel > System.
Ralph
You won't have Unimodem V support unless running either Win95B (OSR2) or you have installed the Service Pack 1 (Win95A) with original Win95 release. Check your version at Control Panel > System.
Ralph
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I am running WIN95B, it still won't work. Also, although everyone is saying that my modem is trash and it won't work, no is telling me WHY! I can accept that it won't work, but I need to know what specifically I have to look for when buying fax/voice software so that it IS compatible with my modem. Also, see my previous comment re:Win95 and cpu being used by my modem. YES, I want the technical info.
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So how do I know what software I can use with it until such time as I replace this piece of junk?
just any Hayes compatible _real_ modem will work.. I myself wouldnt use any other modems then USR Courier.. Pricey, but well worth it..
Sorry, missunderstood your last comment.
I cant really tell you what runs and not, since i have never (and will never) own such a modem, i would just ask the retailer everytime i bought a piece of software "will this run with the winmodem" and if not, demand a refund..
I cant really tell you what runs and not, since i have never (and will never) own such a modem, i would just ask the retailer everytime i bought a piece of software "will this run with the winmodem" and if not, demand a refund..
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Thank you very much.
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