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Modem conflicting with another dial up connection

I recently install a new Viking 56k v.90 modem. I had a problem getting it to dial out. Wanting to clean up my hard drive anyway. I formated the drive and re-installed Win 95. Now when I try to get online I recieve a message saying that another Dial up program is using my modem. I have nothing on my hard drive but Win 95, and Bell South Dot Net Program. What could be causing this conflict.
Please Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!      lilworm@angelfire.com
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LILWORM, I think the problem is related to the " Bell South Dot Net Program"
to explain,this problem occurs when 2 different communication programs are trying to use the same port at the same time..
Solution: shutdown, Bell South.Net Program.and Dial out. make sure to press CTRL ALT DEL and close down the RNAPP and any instances of the Southbell Program. then, you can dialout. I got the experience from tryin to use a Fax program at the same time of tryin to connect to the Internet. this is a easy to solve.
Let me know if this Solution I am providing you help you in any way.
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