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Introduction

Init strings are commands that help a Dialup modem establish a connection and stay connected   

Resolution Steps

Windows 10 

• Go to Start  |  Control Panel  |  Hardware and Sound  |  Device Manager  |  Devices and Printers
   
• Click the arrow to the left  to expand the modems
   
• Right click on the dial-up modem
   
• Go to Properties | Advanced | and enter the appropriate init string from this list