Recent XP OS patch => BSOD crash.
Problem isolated to Lucent WinModem and its driver.
Easiest solution is to replace modem.
Went to Best Buy and bought a "Broadxent" cheapo modem... Creative Sound Blaster makes it. Driver is "ESS Technologies"... who the Hell ever heard of them??
A few years back I made an emergency run to Best Buy for a modem for my W98 trader... Got a cheapo with ESS driver...
The ESS modem has run flawlessly for 5 years and is the fastest dial-up I've got. Probably cost $10 last time... $20 after rebate this time. (I've got a $100 US Robotics modem that runs slower)
Thanks to all who offered input!!!!!!!!!

Problem isolated to Lucent WinModem and its driver.
Easiest solution is to replace modem.
Went to Best Buy and bought a "Broadxent" cheapo modem... Creative Sound Blaster makes it. Driver is "ESS Technologies"... who the Hell ever heard of them??
A few years back I made an emergency run to Best Buy for a modem for my W98 trader... Got a cheapo with ESS driver...
The ESS modem has run flawlessly for 5 years and is the fastest dial-up I've got. Probably cost $10 last time... $20 after rebate this time. (I've got a $100 US Robotics modem that runs slower)
Thanks to all who offered input!!!!!!!!!

