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Q140711: Error Messages Indicate Modem When Connected to MSN Using LAN

Article: Q140711
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6,95,98,98 Second Edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbmsn
Last Modified: 16-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5, 2.51, 2.52, 2.6 
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are connected to MSN, The Microsoft Network, using a local area network
(LAN), you may receive messages that indicate a modem connection, such as:

  The modem connection has been lost.

CAUSE
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MSN does not support LAN connections. All messages were originally written
assuming use of a modem when connecting to MSN.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.50 2.60

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbmsn 
Technology        : kbOSWin98 kbOSWin95 kbOSWin98SE kbOSWinSearch kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN252 kbMSN130 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN250 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6,95,98,98 Second Edition
Issue type        : kbprb

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