Re: Error 633: The modem (or other connecting device) is already in use or is not configured properly...

I also forgot to mention that this is with an old external USR Sportster 
33.6k Faxmodem if that makes any difference.


On 2/6/2005 10:35 PM PT, Ant wrote:

> Once in a while my unstable broadband connection gets disconnected from 
> temporary outages, and I have to resort to EarthLink dial-up (using 
> Windows XP's dial-up network -- not TotalAccess software) for temporary 
> Internet connection. I usually have Mozilla v1.7.5 open at this time 
> doing stuff. When I try to dial the ISP, I get this message from Windows:
> 
> Opening port...
> 
> "Error 633: The modem (or other connecting device) is already in use or 
> is not configured properly."
> 
> 
> In order to get rid of this, I have to exit Mozilla v1.7.5. How can I 
> prevent not doing this? This is annoying if I am in a middle of 
> something (filling out forms) and unable to save my work session. :(
> 
> Thank you in advance. :)
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