Microsoft 56Modem Driver Download
The 56Modem is a modem manufactured by Microsoft. If you cannot connect to the network, or have slow transfer speeds or intermittent disconnection problems, you may need to update your modem driver or firmware. This update - "Wis56pro.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews, and has been downloaded 67 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 185.1 KB.
Supported Models
Rockwell Voice Modem Serial Wave Device
56Modem
Accelerator Pro 56K Ext Voice Modem
Accelerator Pro 56K Int Voice Modem
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Sep-2003
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wis56pro/SETPNP.EXE | 6.7 KB | 1 Apr 1997 |
| Wis56pro/README.TXT | 2.7 KB | 28 Jul 1997 |
| Wis56pro/VV/FILEXFER.CNT | 342 bytes | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/WSVV.VXD | 92.2 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/VTDI.386 | 5.7 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/WSOCK32.DLL | 66.6 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/WSOCK.VXD | 15.5 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/FTE.DLL | 53.2 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/VVEXE32.EXE | 10.2 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/WINSOCK.DLL | 42.4 KB | 24 Aug 1996 |
| Wis56pro/VV/FILEXFER.EXE | 48.1 KB | 16 Nov 1995 |
| Wis56pro/VV/MDMRSS.INF | 52.7 KB | 22 Jul 1997 |
| Wis56pro/VV/WAVRSS.INF | 1.6 KB | 17 Jul 1997 |
| Wis56pro/SETPNP.TXT | 981 bytes | 17 Jan 1997 |
| Wis56pro/MDMRSS.INF | 53.0 KB | 22 Jul 1997 |
| Wis56pro/WAVRSS.INF | 1.6 KB | 22 Jul 1997 |
How to Update 56Modem Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 56Modem driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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