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replies. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Advertisement Michel Merlin Thread Starter Joined: Jun error 633 the modem is already in use windows 10 25, 2006 Messages: 23 I am badly impaired by this problem, I found no real solution, and despite some good soul came to help, ras error 633 sonicwall windows 10 none else found either. So I am posting again what I already asked in a previous related message (copied below). Paris, Sun 25 Jun 2006 19:20:55 +0200 ----- Parent Message (links are clickable) ----- From: "Michel Merlin" <[emailprotected]> Newsgroup: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/error-633-modem-already-in-use-or-not-configured/ff1df14b-5bd6-4fb8-ad98-3a4148ca0254 MS Public Windows XP General ( news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general ) Message: Error 633 modem already in use: by which application? Sent: Thu 1 Jun 2006 19:29:30 +0200 (17:29:30 GMT) Error 633 modem already in use: by which application? I am badly impaired by this problem, I found no real solution, and despite some good soul came to help, none else found either. So I am posting again what I already asked in a previous related message (copied below). My new Windows XP https://forums.techguy.org/threads/error-633-modem-already-in-use-by-which-application.478226/ Pro laptop has been shelved for more than a month now, absolutely unable to connect to the Internet through phone (and here in France where bribe, scam and deception are the rule, not the exception, and this unfortunately, more in ISPs than anywhere else, I surely won't subscribe any broadband as long as my good old simple 56K line refuses to work), due to a stupid problem that has plagued Windows for years, but that got WORSE in Windows XP: "Error 633: The modem (or other connecting device) is already in use or is not configured properly" (see the related post below). I can't understand that in 2006 Windows is still unable to tell the user which application is the culprit and needs to be closed. I have spent countless hours using System Restore (back weeks before the modem stopped working), uninstalling/reinstalling everything that could even remotely deal with the modem (modem drivers of course, modem software, and everything that could try using it). The Related Message below reports just the beginning of it. An anormous amount of time and pain has been spent now - and totally wasted: I found exactly nothing, I just happened to connect 3 or 4 times (in one month) but next time it wouldn't and I had everything to do again from start. My request for help on MS newsgroup got no real reply - and of course won't get
an error code: Error 619: The port is disconnected Error 629: The port was disconnected by the remote machine Error 630: The http://www.seekbroadband.co.uk/help/errorcodes/633.html port was disconnected due to hardware failure Error 631: The port was disconnected by the user Error 633: The port is already in use or is not configured ... Error 645: Internal authentication error Error 650: The Remote Access server is not responding Error 651: Your modem (or other connecting device) ... Error 678: There is no answer Error 680: No dial tone Error 691: Access denied because username and/or ... error 633 Error 718: PPP timeout Error 721: Remote PPP peer is not respondingbr> Error 797: The modem could not be found This can be caused by a number of things: One-off error that is solved by rebooting The modem is actually in use. Ensure no other applications are using the modem The modem driver is corrupt Invalid or corrupt Dial-Up Networking settings Windows 95/98 - This behavior can occur if the Unimodem TAPI error 633 windows Service Provider file (Unimdm.tsp) is missing or damaged. See Microsoft support page http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q150619/ Solutions 1. Restart the computer. Allow the operating system to load and make sure the modem is properly connected and initialised. 2. Try uninstalling and reinstalling your Broadband modem. Refer to your modem instruction manual or your ISP if they provided you with the modem. 3. Disable any other modems, if you have any others installed. If you continue to receive this error you should contact your broadband provider's support helpline. Buying Landline / Cable Broadband Mobile Broadband Broadband Providers Index Dongles Satellite Broadband Help About broadband Troubleshooting Equipment Required Modems & Drivers Complaints / Issues Tools ADSL Availability SDSL Availability BT Speed Tester Jargon Buster Broadband Searches Home Broadband £10 per month Broadband + Phone bundles Broadband + TV bundles No contract Broadband All Broadband Searches More Choosing tipsChoosing a bundle Broadband reviews Hardware reviews Broadband news © Copyright 2005 - 2011, seekbroadband.co.uk About Us Media Centre Site Map Contact Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Broadband searches: Broadband under £10 per month | Broadband under £15 per month | Broadband + Phone | Broadband + TV | Broadband + TV + Phone | No Contract Broadband (inc. Pay as you go) Mobile B