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U.S. Robotics Fax Modem Models USR5638, USR5639 and USR5670 dropped from Windows 11/10.

The following internet dial up and fax modems were disabled in a January 2026 Windows Update. 56K V.92 PCI Express Internal Dial-up Faxmodem – model USR5638, 56K USB Internet Dial-up External Softmodem – USR5639, and Internal Internet Dial-up Faxmodem 56K V.92 PCI model USR5670 have been discontinued by Microsoft.

Image of the fax modem model USR5639
Model USR5639 (USB)
Image of the fax modem model USR5638
Model USR5638 (PCI Express)
Image of the fax modem model USR5670
Model USR5670 (PCI)

In January 2026, these modems were impacted by Microsoft’s removal of an LSI modem driver due to a security issue. Since these models relied on this driver, they are no longer supported on Windows 10 or 11. No replacement driver is available for Windows.

More information here https://www.getfaxing.com/2025/10/29/lsi-agere-lucent-fax-modems-disabled/

Replacement modem for USB model is available at https://www.getfaxing.com/shop