Getting Rid of the Little Flashing Modem in the Tray Intended For Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 If you have configured Windows' built-in dial-up networking, you have probably noticed the tiny modem icon that appears in the tray whenever you make a connection. To remove this icon, follow these instructions: For Dial-up Networking: Open up Dial-Up Networking - it's in the My Computer window in Windows 95 and 98, and it's in Control Panel in Windows Me. Right-click on the connection you wish to change. If you have more than one, repeat these steps for all of them. In the Connect using section, click on Configure... (This displays a box similar, but not identical to the modem settings in Control Panel.) Click on the Options tab, and turn off Display modem status in the Status control section. Click OK, then click OK again. For HyperTerminal: In HyperTerminal, click on the Properties button on the toolbar (far-right), or choose Properties from the File menu. Press Configure, click on the Options tab, and turn off Display modem status in the Status control section. Click OK, then click OK again, and select Save from the File menu. Written by: Annoyances.org Last updated: Saturday, August 11, 2001 Care to discuss this article with other Windows users? Select your operating system here, and click Continue to post your question. - Choose your OS -Windows 7Windows VistaWindows Server 2003Windows XPWindows 2000Windows MeWindows 98Windows 95 Previous discussions about this article: (open a message to see applicable responses, if any) [Windows 2000] Question about 'Getting Rid of the Little Flashing Modem in the Tray' (Sharon: Monday, November 5, 2001) [Windows 98] Question about 'Getting Rid of the Little Flashing Modem in the Tray' (Brian: Wednesday, January 7, 2004) [Windows 98] Question about 'Getting Rid of the Little Flashing Modem in the Tray' (Bob: Monday, November 14, 2005) Return to "Reducing Clutter"