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Device installer error

Windows could not load the installer for Modem....

  
  Description  
     
 

While attempting to install the modem, the modem installer either was not found or was unable to be loaded.

 		  
   
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Full Title
   Device installer error 

  
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   Windows could not load the installer for Modem. Contact your hardware vendor for assistance. 

  
Typical location
   C:\Windows\System32\

  
Issued By
   mmc.exe

  
OS
   Windows Vista
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Type
   error 

    
Vendor
   Microsoft Corporation    
 
   
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Add Modem Card
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Most new systems today no longer include modem hardware, and this problem may indicate no modem exists in the system. If you really need to install a modem, you'll need the hardware installed before installing the drivers.

 
   
 
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Posted: 11-Dec-2009 		 
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Last update: 11-Dec-2009 11:39 am