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Q80174: Cardfile Err Msg: No Modem Connected

Article: Q80174
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to use the Autodial feature in the Cardfile program included
with Microsoft Windows versions 3.0 and 3.0a, the following error message may
occur:

  No Modem Connected

CAUSE
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This message can indicate one of the following:

- There is no modem connected.

- A modem has not been installed correctly.

- The modem that is connected is NOT Hayes-compatible.

MORE INFORMATION
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Cardfile does not have the ability to automatically dial ("autodial") to a modem
that is not Hayes-compatible. Cardfile has been hard coded to accept only
Hayes-compatible strings.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.0a Hayes wincomm

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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