I purchased a new CPU which is operating Windows 7. My old Netopia modem isn't being recognized and the cd for install doesn't work. Is this modem compatable with Windows 7. How do I get it to load so that I have internet connections

Mostly Huawei modem has a build in auto-installer.,might your usb,ethernet driver ect. on your pc is not properly installed on your pc. Try to update your drivers provided the CD on your laptop to be to recognized all of the devices you plug-in to your computer.


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This is an older unit and drivers are not available for any OS beyond XP service pack 1. You can try to use the XP drivers in windows 7, but this is not recommended as they may not work, and you may experience other problems such as crashes and system instability.

Not compatible or not working well with windows 7?

Maybe, It doesn't work because the driver/application you installed is for other versions of operating system. I am also using windows 7 like you so don't you worry, You can still use your old installer/driver from other versions of operating systems. Just remember that before installing any program in a windows 7 Operating System Computer, Use "troubleshoot compatibility". Right Click the Icon of your program installer/application first, then choose "troubleshoot compatibility". This will allow you to choose on what type operating system your program will run. Just reply back if it still doesn't work.:D rate and vote for me:))

The drivers are not needed, West. Digital is right. Your problem is that the hard disk is not recognized by the motherboard (not the cpu). Since you didn't mentioned anything about motherboard's brand / model, I have to tell you that you have to get into the bios settings and get yout hard disk recognized by the bios. I assume that the connections are right.

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You need to download the drivers for Windows 7 for all your hardware - including the dialup modem and the sound from the laptop manufacturer's website.

internal modem installing:

1.Switch off the power,and remove the power card from the cpu.

2.Get the cpu separately.

3.unsqrew the sqrews and open the system box

4.you can find the white color slot in the mother board.

5.fix the modem with that slot (Modem Board has the single cutting).it must be fitted with the PCI slot.Slight press down.

6.then ON the system,
Start->all programs->control panel->system
->Hardware->Device Manager

now you can see more items on screen,also you can found the modem which you have installed.

Your new modem is ready to use...

7.If your modem came with cd,then insert the disc in cd/dvd drive .Gently Installed the cd...

8.Then Restart the computer.

Your new modem is ready to use...
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External Modem Installing:(We do not need to open the system case)

Type 1:(Using Ethernet Cable)

1.Insert the ethernet cable(RJ 45) in the modem,and connect the other end of the cable to cpu.

2.insert a power adaptor in the modem jack.

3.insert the phone line in modem phone jack.(RJ 10)

4.On the system and Modem.

5.Your new modem is ready to use...
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Type 2:(Using USB cable)

1.Insert the USB cable in CPU,and connect other end of the cable to modem .

2.insert a power adaptor in the modem jack.

3.insert the phone line in modem phone jack.(RJ 10)

4.On the system and Modem.

5.You must install the driver software cd came with your modem

6.Restart the computer

7..Your new modem is ready to use...

NO you cannot, on that same computer, no matter what OS, because, you MUST change your central Processing Unit, CPU. To allow Windows 7 to work correctly.

Not compatible or not working well with windows 7?
(making a program work with windows 7)

Maybe, It doesn't work because the driver/application you installed is for other versions of operating system. I am also using windows 7 like you so don't you worry, You can still use your old installer/driver from other versions of operating systems. Just remember that before installing any program in a windows 7 Operating System Computer, Use "troubleshoot compatibility". Right Click the Icon of your program installer/application first, then choose "troubleshoot compatibility". This will allow you to choose on what type operating system your program will run. Just reply back if it still doesn't work.:D rate and vote for me:))

You can do it manually without the CD.
MAke sure that your computer is able to go online
through the modem.
If your computer is able to go online through the
modem
Then you need to connect the computer to the router
ad the modem to the router.
open the set up page of the router and change the
settings of the router according to the ISP.
Click Here for step by step by instructions

The problem is when Vista was installed on the old pc it only recognizes that pc so you will need to buy a copy of Vista and install it on the new pc. And if you don't want to loose your info you can buy a ide/sata to usb cable and hook it up to your new pc to transfer your old info across. Hope this helps.