The following steps will allow you to use the current version of Compass in Windows2000 or Windows XP: 

            1.   Right click on My Computer

            2.   Click on Properties

            3.   Click on Hardware

            4.   Click on Device Manager

            5.   Click on the "+" next to Ports (COM & LPT) that will be used for the Compass Modem

            6.   Right Click on your Com Port

            7.   Click on Properties

            8.   Click on Port Settings

            9.   Click on Advanced

            10. Set Receive buffer to low

            11. Set Transmit buffer to low

            12. OK out of all that