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Q142425: MSN Connection Hangs When You Change Service Type

Article: Q142425
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.3,2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbmsnkbfaq
Last Modified: 08-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.3, 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you open the MSN, The Microsoft Network, Sign-In screen, change the service
type, and then click Connect, the MSN access number is dialed and it appears
that a connection is established, but nothing else happens.

CAUSE
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When the Sign-In screen is open, the correct transport software is not loaded
when you change service types.

RESOLUTION
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After you change the service type, close the Sign-In screen and then open it
again.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you change the service type by using the Settings button on the Sign-In
screen, you receive a message indicating that you need to close the Sign- In
screen and open it again before you connect.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          : kbenv kbmsn kbfaq
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN130
Version           : WINDOWS:1.3,2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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