README.TXT Driver File Contents (heo7x01.exe)

Hayes Optima Modems 7/11/99 by TJH
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This Flash Loading program supports the following Optima modem:

Models 5362


For Additional Information, visit our website at http://www.Hayesmicro.com
or for Tech Support: (617) 753-0794
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Steps on Upgrading your Hayes Optima Modem to V.90

1)  Run the Optv90.exe program from the directory that you downloaded it in.  
2)  Select the modem you wish to upgrade when given the choice.
3)  The flash program will now go ahead and update your Modem.



Updating Your Modem Driver in Windows 95


Now that your modem is updated to V.90 you need to update your driver.  To do this  you need first to remove the old drivers then install the new one.

NOTE:  This section only applies if you have just upgraded your modem to V.90 from K56Flex.  If you have already upgraded to V.90 and have already installed the V.90 driver than it is not necessary to update your driver.


To remove your old modem drivers from Windows 

1.  Select Start / Settings / Control Panel and double-click Modems.
2.  Select the Diagnostics tab.
3.  Select the COM port which is associated with your modem.
4.  Click the More Info button.
5.  Find the name of the modem and the identifier which is underneath the modem’s name. Write down the HAYxxxx number, such as HAY5362.
6.  Now select OK in each window to return to the Control Panel. Leave the Control Panel open.
7.  Click Start  / Find / Files or Folders.
8.  Leave the Named field empty.
9.  In the Look in field, Browse to C:\Windows\Inf\Other. If this directory doesn't exist then browse to C:\Windows\Inf.
10. Select the Advanced tab.
11. The Of type field should say All Files and Folders.
12. In the Containing text field enter the HAYxxxx number you wrote down for your modem.
13. Click the Find Now button, and Windows will search the files for your modem.
14. Delete the file(s) that Windows found.   

You’ve now removed your modem’s drivers.  Now you want to uninstall your modem.


Removing Your Modem From The Modems Control Panel

1.  From the Control Panel double-click Modems.
2.  Select your modem then choose remove.

Now to reinstall your driver you need to reboot your computer.  After it reboots it will detect your modem as new hardware and look to install the driver.  Browse to the directory that the V90 Wizard is in so Windows can find the driver.



Download Driver Pack

How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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