Error: "Error initializing modem" on startup under Windows
Situation:You have pcAnywhere installed and configured to run on startup on a Windows system. When the computer starts, you see the error, "Error initializing modem." You also have a type of modem known as a Winmodem.Solution:The error appears because pcAnywhere is initializing before the modem. To resolve this problem, you need to create a registry entry that will delay pcAnywhere's startup.
CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you back up the system registry before making any changes. Incorrect changes to the registry could result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Please make sure you modify only the keys specified. Please see the document How to back up the Windows registry before proceeding.
1. Exit all open applications.
2. Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears.
3. Type regedit and then click OK. The Registry Editor opens.
4. Locate and select the following subkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\Host
5. Click Edit, point to New, and then click DWORD.
6. In the right pane, name the value HostStartupDelay and press Enter.
7. Double-click the new HostStartupDelay entry.
8. Enter the number of seconds delay (for example, 5 = 5 seconds delay).
9. Click OK, and then close the Registry Editor.
10. Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.
The problem should no longer occur. However, if it does, you may need to increase the value of HostStartupDelay.

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