WModem Error: "COM Open Error"

[JBabey]

Trying to duplicate my steps... ive figured out a "Workaround" if you will...

open wmodem and click on start....
get the com open error & hit ok
open your web browser and make a vision connection (go to a site)
go back to wmodem and click start....
get the "end data call first error" and hit ok
go into the comm manager and shut off vision
go back to wmodem and click on start...

it will now connect and work as a modem

bizzare.... but after about 6 or so tries.... the above is the only way i can get it to connect.... i hope there is a better method but at least you can get it to work when you need to