Error Message: Another Program Is Using This Telephony Device |
Q182722
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to dial out using a PC Card modem on a Toshiba Satellite 200C computer, you may receive the following error message:
Another program is using this telephony device.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you use the SystemSoft CardWizard that is included with the Toshiba Satellite 200C computer. The SystemSoft CardWizard detects the modem and creates a .inf file that prevents Windows 95 from correctly detecting the modem.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, obtain and install the Cwinffix.exe file from Toshiba. To obtain this file, contact Toshiba or visit the following Toshiba Web site:
For information about how to contact Toshiba, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
Additional query words: pcmcia
Keywords : kberrmsg win95
Issue type : kbprb
Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95
Last Reviewed: December 15, 2000 |
