If you have the internet connection setup (via modem OR high speed DSL)
then selecting internet as the means of registration should work (works
for me).
Alternatively you can do it using the toll free telepnone number shown
and key in the codes as instructed by the voice message ( I've done
that too, works well)

BTW I have am using a modem to connect to the internet, as there is no
other service available where I live.

Duke


ajhoop******.com 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?