hi there guys...
thank god i found this forum

here's the problem

- I was downloading a zip file from the net
- suddenly my PC automatically shut down
- when i restart XP, it just got stuck at the WELCOME screen


then i used the startup disk to install win 2000 since i don't own an
Xp CD
- thank god the hD is still ok with improtant files still there
- PROBLEM ----> it couldn't detect my modem
- then i access the bios, to configure the modem PCI..something...and set it to enabled
- hurrah! it can detect my modem
- BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! it requires file with weird extension like ex_ instead of exe, dl_ instead of dll. i found the sclean.dll file but i couldn't find sclean.dl_ file. weird! HELP ME PLEASE!

Thanks very very much!

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Please help me!!

If you know who made your modem, you might be able to find new drivers for it that will work under win2000...check the drivers link at the bottom of my post...

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When all else fails, read the instructions.

Microsoft Knowledge Base (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;rid;kbinfo)

Drivers (http://www.driverguide.com)

Google (http://www.google.com)

The drivers with the *.ex_ type extension are renamed by the installiton program to the standard formats. So what the installation file was looking for is the original files, so you may be able to "trick" the install program into finding them if you make a list of the ones it asks for, copy them to a folder, and then rename them accordingly, and then point the installer to that folder when asked where they are...no this is not the best way to do it but it will work if you are stuck and unable to find the correct driver download.

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mjc
Links list:Computer Links (http://www.dreamwater.org/tech/mjc/index.htm)

Celts are the men that heaven made mad, For all their battles are merry and their songs are all sad.

Thanks guys..

i did what mjc told ...it worked for some files...but how do i actually rename *.exe files? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/frown.gif

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Please help me!!

You need to go to Tools, Folder Options, View and uncheck the box that says "Hide extensions for known file types"

After you do this, it will show you the file extension and let you change it when you right click and select rename...

In any event, there's no guarantee that WinXP drivers will work under 2000, you may need to find actual Win2000 drivers for the modem...

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When all else fails, read the instructions.

Microsoft Knowledge Base (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;rid;kbinfo)

Drivers (http://www.driverguide.com)

Google (http://www.google.com)

Right clicking on the file should bring up a rename option in the context menu.....

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mjc
Links list:Computer Links (http://www.dreamwater.org/tech/mjc/index.htm)

Celts are the men that heaven made mad, For all their battles are merry and their songs are all sad.