I have a SONY computer with WinME 40 GB HDD (2 -20's) and 1 GHZ speed. Suddenly, I can not get connected to the internet using IE/OE 5.5. I get message "computer you are trying to connect to isn't answering." I have called MSN.com - and reset all dial up data and access number - then called SONY (useless) - then called phone co. for check of phone lines for data transmission. Its ok. I have uninstalled and reinstalled modem and changed drivers. Diagnostics for modem = all ok. When trying to connect, I can hear the modem signals. One thing - device mgr reports modem on COM2, Port setting = communications on Port #1. Anyone who knows how to correct this prob will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Norm69