usb modem problem

[knoxjf]

I recently installed windowsxp and now my usb 56k modem will not work. When I try to install the winxp modem drivers that I downloaded from the manufaturer, the system locks up. When I unplug the usb cable from the modem the driver continues to install and windows sees the modem just fine- no errors in the device manager. When I go to query or to connect to the internet the system locks up again.

I tested the modem on my friends computer and the modem worked just fine. I don't know if it matters but we both have windowsxp and the same motherboard Via Apollo pro chipset. I also downloaded and installed the most recent BIOS, still no luck. I have a feeling it has something to do with the ports. By the way, modem is placed in com3.

Does anyone have any ideas?

[Maddman]

check to see if winxp put something else on com3 or move the modem to another com port

[Gresyth]

make sure you told XP to connect thru Dialup and not LAN.
I've seen peple do that.
:D

[knoxjf]

Maddman, there is nothing else on com3, but I tried com4 anyway to see what would happen. I got the same result- system lock-up.

Gresyth, the connection is set up for dail-up.