Toshiba Satellite A15 modem will not work

I have a Toshiba Satellite A15-S1292. The modem will not work. There were many virus issues with this computer when I got it so I ran the recovery DVD to start with a new slate. It still will not work. It is listed as a Toshiba Software Modem in device manager. The Device status says [...]

I cannot connect to the Internet using dial-up modem after a strong thunderstorm came through my neighborhood

I have a Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 laptop. A couple of days ago a strong thunderstorm came through my neighborhood and a transformer blew up. Since then I can’t connect to the Internet using dial up modem. I keep getting the message No Dial Tone. Also when I hook the phone line into the back of [...]

Sound, wireless connection and modem on my Toshiba Tecra 9100 notebook failed an the same time

I needed some help on my Toshiba Tecra 9100 notebook. I have three issues that may be related:
1. Sound card is not detected by laptop
2. Wi-Fi card not detected by laptop
3. Modem is listed but not usable – laptop reports that it is used by another software
I have used the rescue CDs that came with [...]