TP> but I like to have some control over my modem. At the moment I
 TP> don't
 TP> know what initialization goes on, all I know is that AA light
 TP> goes
 TP> on and I'm worried because I don't want that.

 ML> You can override the default init string with another. Control
 ML> panel->modem->properties->advance->extra settings. No need for
 TP> the "AT"
 ML> prefix in the box.

 TP> But this one gets sent to the modem just before you dial out and
 TP> when you hang up Win sets autoanswer again - I've tried that.


You can change your init string in the registry,  Just do a search for
S0=    when you find it change it to S0=0

Cya

... One sees more clearly backward than forward.
   Turbo
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