USB modems are a nightmare. Take my word.

Try applying the VIA 4-in-1 drivers and USB Filter patch:

http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2

Bill

: Hi I have a Lexmark X73 all in one printer which works fine on its own via USB.

: I also have a Creative Blaster USB modem which works fine on its own.

: If I plug the modem in i'm ok until i plug the X73 in at which time I can no longer use the modem.

: The system generates the following data:

: Within my fax software (Venta FaX 5) but also other fax software that I have tried I get the following message when I try to send anything.

: Modem occupied by another application (102)

: If I try to query the modem via the phone and modem diagnostics option in control panel I get the following message:

: The port that the modem is using is currently open by another application.

: I am using Windows XP and the USB Host Controller shows the following:

: VIA REV 5 or laterUSB Universal Host COntroller
: VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller

: Can anyone help with this please.

: I have looked through the archives and can't find anything.

: Thanks

: Dal