ajhoop wrote:
> I'm trying to be a good customer and register my Windows XP. Here's
> the problem though...my computer has a modem, but is hooked up to
> DSL. I can use the internet and email with no problems. I fill out
> the registration information and go through the registration wizard
> and when it comes to the last page, it wants to dial a 1-800
> number. My computer is using DSL, not the modem! If I disable the
> modem in computer manager, the registration wizard fails on the
> first page saying:
>
> "To use the online registration process, you have to do one of the
> following:
> -Install a modem
> -Set up an Internet connection
> -Configure a proxy connection
>
> If you already have a modem, check to make sure the modem is working
> properly."
>
> Why does it insist on using the modem? I already have an internet
> connection. The regwiz.exe application is allowed through my
> firewall. This is 2006, who is expected to use a dial-up modem
> anymore? I don't even have a land-line!! Get with the times
> Microsoft!! Does anyone have any suggestions?

Registration is optional and gains you no additional benefits what-so-ever.
You can register over ANY Internet connection.

Activation is required and can also be done over the Internet and/or you can
call a phone number and go through an automated system and/or speak to an
actual human being.

Sounds like something is not setup correc tly in your Internet Connection
Settings - and there is no reason for you to 'register' anyway.

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