Have a look in the properties of the modem (via Device Manager). It might have a 'show indicator in systray' indication or something recognisable as such.
Kees
For the longest time I would see a red or green "hand" on my lower toolbar(taskbar?)to indicate if I was currently on-line (green) or signed off (red). I use msn.com on Windows98. I did something to remove this indicator. It was located lower right, next to my clock and volume icon. Any ideas on how to return this indicator?.
Thanks,
Mike

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