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Modem causing noise on phone line

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I installed a new modem, and plugged in the line-in phone wire and a telephone handset. If you pick up the handset there is a loud annoying humming noise. This happens whether the computer is on or off.

I tried it in two different PCI slots with the same results. I installed the drivers and still the same.

I tried the same modem in a different computer. It works fine.

Anyone have any ideas on what is causing this?
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I've seen this happen with USRobotics Soft modems in older computers(Pentium MMX and older). Secondly, disconnect the handset/phones connected to the modem after making sure the lines are in the right jack in the modem.
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