Download the PC Access Modem Wizard

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Introduction

If you are running PC Access for Windows Version 4.30 or later you already have the Modem Wizard and do not need to download it. To use the Modem Wizard, see: How to use the Modem Wizard

PC Access 4.00 - 4.20 users, follow these instructions: Download and Install the Modem Wizard to use the Modem Wizard.

• Note: If you do not know your PC Access version, see: How to Determine your PC Access Version and Build Number

• Note: Windows 3.1x users cannot use the Modem Wizard.

Download and Install the Modem Wizard

1. Exit PC Access.
2. Download the Modem Wizard from MFM's Web site: http://support.mfm.com/files/windows/pcaccess/modemwiz.exe. Save the modemwiz.exe file to your PC Access executable directory.
3. After you download the modemwiz.exe file, click Start | Run. In the Run dialog box, next to the Open: field, type:

       C:\PCAWIN\MODEMWIZ.EXE
       

   • Note: The above command assumes that your PC Access executable directory is C:\PCAWIN. If your executable directory is not C:\PCAWIN, substitute the name of your PC Access executable directory in the command above.
4. The Modem Wizard will detect your modem. Click OK on the Modem Wizard window.
   • Note: If you have trouble downloading the Modem Wizard or if the Modem Wizard is unable to detect your modem; complete the PC Access for Windows Problem Report Form and MFM Technical Support will assist you.

How to use the Modem Wizard

1. From the PC Access Main Menu click Setup Menu | Advanced | Modem.
2. On the Modem Setup window, click Wizard.
3. The Modem Wizard will read your Windows Registry for the available modem(s) installed in your computer. Click OK on the Modem Wizard window.
4. If the Modem Wizard is unable to detect your modem, the following error message will appear:

   Error! No modems are defined in Windows.

   The Modem Wizard only works if your PC already has at least one modem defined in the Windows Registry.

   You will still be able to manually set up the modem in PC Access.

   If you receive the above error message, make sure you have the correct modem driver installed in Windows. If you do have the correct modem driver installed in Windows, this page in the PC Access for Windows Troubleshooting Guide will help you manually set up your modem in PC Access:
   • No Modems Defined in Windows
     Manually Set Up Your Modem

Related Information

• How to Determine your PC Access Version and Build Number
• Executable directory
• What is the Windows Start Button
• FAQ: Modem Wizard Can't Find Com Port
• Modem Wizard Window
• Advanced Modem Wizard Setup Window

Last modification date: Tuesday, May 6, 2003 13:39:40