Can't connect to net from xp but win98 works fine!

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I have a dual boot machine(PIII 667Mhz,256 mb,Intel810e)running win xp and win 98dual boot.From this morning i am having a strange prob.When dialling in to Sancharnet from Xp i constantly get"phone line is busy" error though from win98 i can connect with some difficulty.Listening to the modem sound seems to me that connecting takes little longer than normal.I have tried to increase the connection time out to a large value in xp but still no luck.
Please suggest a soln.
Thanx!

Did u install ne new s/w in XP recently?

Seems that some s/w is accessing ur modem, thats why its saying phone line is busy?

no i have wp installed for along time and was accesing the net qite regularly...it is from y'day that i am having the probs.The beeps following the time when i press"Dial"are longer and i guess that prompts XP to say the line is busy though Win98 hangs on and completes the connection.

try reinstalling ur modem drivers

You've also posted the same question at chip-india.com right!!!!!!!
*chip-india.com/townsquare/viewtopic.php?t=6818

Guess whi I am :?:

re-installed modem drivers and guess what the probs gone.Think 'twas more a prob with the phone line.Thanx anyway for ur replies!

Hi,

in xp u can try one thing more .. try to restore u'r pc 2/3 days back
it wil work surely

disable the "wait for ringtone option" in ur modem name options