Microsoft KB Archive/126837

Checkbook: Need to Turn Off PC When Installing Modem

PSS ID Number: Q126837 Article last modified on 09-29-1995

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WINDOWS

= SYMPTOMS =

When you install a modem for the first time or change the COM port that the modem uses while you are running the Microsoft Bob Checkbook program, you receive the following error message in Checkbook:

Your modem is not turned on or is improperly configured.

= RESOLUTION =

To correct this problem, turn the computer off and back on so that Checkbook can detect the modem properly.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Other applications (such as Windows Terminal) do not require this special handling.

KBCategory: kbusage KBSubcategory: B_Checkbook Additional reference words: w_bob 1.00 ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1995.