Rock wrote:
> <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?
>
> Activation is mandatory, registration is optional and is of no benefit to
> you, the user, so don't bother with it.

Rock,
I know that activation is what is mandatory and registration is not.
I am just trying to figure out why Windows insists on using a modem
that is not hooked up. I am able to surf the net and check email. My
internet connection is set up correctly. It is no longer about
registering. It is about figuring out why Windows is acting this way.

Thanks.