Error Message "Error 633" When Starting Broadband Connection (279658)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q279658

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to make a broadband connection, you may receive the following error message:
Error 633 - the modem (or other connecting device) is already in use or is not configured properly.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you already have an active broadband connection.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, you must disconnect the existing broadband connection to establish the new connection. You must only have one broadband connection that is active.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB279658
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