No a NIC ( Network Interface Card )does not help the Modem, it is either an alternative to it or a complete replacement. It is used to network computers or as a replacement to dialup when using cable.
No need to get rid of either, if for some reason the phone line goes dead you have the NIC to rely on if it is configured to use for the web or visa versa for the Modem if the NIC goes wayward.
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"DebbieG" wrote in message ...
This may be a stupid question ... does a NIC help my modem?
"Brian A." gonefis'n@afarawaylake wrote in message
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Frequently asked questions about the Office 2000 shortcut (OSA9.exe) in the
Windows Startup menu
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;210875
Links to Off97 and XP included in article.
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You can safely remove the OSA9.exe file without causing the Office 2000
programs to fail. However, if you remove OSA9.exe, you no longer benefit
from the performance advantages that are provided by running OSA9.exe. Also,
the Office Shortcut Bar (OSB) and Find Fast may not longer automatically
start if you configured the OSB and Find Fast to start when Windows starts
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How to turn off Machine Debug Manager in Office XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;321410
You have a NIC installed, why even bother with a Modem Booster?
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"DebbieG" wrote in message
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OK, I should have done this before bothering this group ... I found a cool
website (http://answersthatwork.com/) that explains almost everything that
was on my list. I removed 6 from my startup:
loadqm.exe
NvMcTray.dll
taskmon.exe
TeaTimer.exe
OSA9.exe
DRWATSON.EXE
I could remove the Resource Meter because it takes up resources also, but
I've gotten to where I keep an eye on it to see if I need to reboot.
We'll see if removing these improves my performance.
I still would like to know if there is some other tweaking I could do.
Thanks,
Debbie