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I have a Macintosh Performa 6400 series computer that ships with a Global Village Platinum V modem. I want to remove the modem software from the System Folder, how do I do that?
DISCUSSION NOTE: Not all Performa 6400 series computers have a Global Village modem. To determine the type of modem you have, search for Tech Info Library article "Macintosh Performa 6400: Which Modem is Included?". If you have a GeoPort modem, search for Tech Info Library article "Performa 6400/6360/ GeoPort: How to Remove Modem Software". IMPORTANT: Do not use this article for guidance on removing modem software from any other Performa computer bundled with Global Village software. The Performa 6400 includes no Global Village software, even if it comes with a Global Village modem, so the information below cannot be used for other systems. Search for Tech Info Library article "How to Remove Global Village Software" instead. Do not use this article for guidance for dealing with Apple Telecom 2.x or earlier software. How to Remove Modem Software ---------------------------- There are actually two operational components to the modem software: the fax software, and a few support files for Megaphone. If you are installing a new, external, voice capable modem, you should normally remove all components of the bundled software in order to ensure there are no conflicts with your new modem. This discussion is mainly concerned with software that modifies the operation of the computer each time you start up. You will also need to remove the Megaphone folder from the Applications folder, and the Apple Telecom folder from the top (root) level of the hard disk -- be sure that Application Folder Protection is turned off in the General Controls control panel. If you throw away the latter folder, you will risk deleting any received faxes, as well as the only software which is capable of reading those faxes. Also, there are a number of modem and communications utilities provided to support ClarisWorks, America Online (AOL), and the Apple Internet Connection Kit (AICK). These utilities are not modem specific, and should work with any type of modem. Fax Software ------------ The first major package is the fax software. The fax software is comprised of the following files: Apple Menu Items Apple Telecom Status Control Panels MegaDial Extensions AddressBookLib.ppc Apple Fax Gateway Apple Personal Modem Fax Extension Fax Sender Fax Sender GX Log Extension Scripting Additions Received fax folder Mimetics EasyReader Fax Neuroneye UK Dictionary US Dictionary System suitcase (free in System Folder): Bell Telephone (sound resource) Electronic Telephone CAUTION: Do not throw away the System suitcase. Open the system suitcase and remove the sound files, if desired. If you move the System suitcase out of the System Folder, the computer will not start correctly the next time you start up. Megaphone Software ------------------- The last major package is Megaphone. This support software is as follows: At Ease Items At Ease Setups Parents MegaPhone MegaPhone 2.0 Tour Control Panels MegaDial Telephone Setup Extensions ANSI C++ PPC Lib CRC Address Book Extension CRC TelePort TelTool Cypress MegaDial Files MegaDial Locations MegaDial Resources MegaPhone Menu MWRuntimeLib Telephone Manager Extension Launcher Items MegaPhone II *Learning MegaPhone 2.0 Tour NOTE: Apple only supports the bundled version of Megaphone with the modem which was shipped with the computer. Even if you purchase an external voice capable modem, this version of Megaphone may not work with it. If the external modem did not come with its own telephony software, contact Cypress Research Corporation for compatibility and purchasing information. |
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| Product Area: | Communications-Networking; Peripherals |
| Category: | Modems & Fax Modems |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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