Microsoft KB Archive/150619

= 32-Bit TAPI Programs May Not Be Able to Access Your Installed Modem =

Article ID: 150619

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q150619



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SYMPTOMS
A 32-bit Telephony API (TAPI) program may not be able to access installed modems; even though there is a modem installed, the program may start the Install New Modem Wizard, or may not allow you to select a modem.

For example, when you start the Make New Connection Wizard in Dial-Up Networking, the Install New Modem Wizard may start even though a modem is already installed.

After you attempt to dial a connection, You may receive the following error message:

Error 633 The modem is not installed or configured for dial up networking. To check your modem configuration, double click on the modems icon in the Control Panel.

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CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Unimodem TAPI Service Provider file (Unimdm.tsp) is missing or damaged.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, extract a new copy of the Unimdm.tsp file from your original Windows floppy disks or CD-ROM to the Windows\System folder. For Windows 95, the Unimdm.tsp file is located in the Win95_03.cab cabinet file. For Windows 98, the Unimdm.tsp file is located in the Win98_63.cab cabinet file. For Windows 98 Second Edition, the Unimdm.tsp file is located in the Win98_69.cab cabinet file.

For information about using the Extract tool, type extract at a command prompt, or view the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files



MORE INFORMATION
Unimdm.tsp is the upper part of the layer of the communications sub- system that interfaces TAPI components to *VCOMM. In conjunction with Unimodem.vxd, this layer is responsible for placing calls made by telephony-aware programs. If Unimdm.tsp is not present, TAPI programs that expect to use a modem react as if a modem is not installed.

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