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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Brian A.

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"DebbieG" wrote in message =
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This may be a stupid question ... does a NIC help my modem?
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"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
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Links to Off97 and XP included in article.
quote
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
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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