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Q173225: MSN Does Not Remove Dial-Up Networking Connections

Article: Q173225
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbmsn
Last Modified: 12-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network version 2.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install MSN, The Microsoft Network, either or both of the following
connections may exist in the Dial-Up Networking folder:

- The Microsoft Network

- The Microsoft Network (Backup)

These connections should be removed by MSN Setup when you upgrade your version of
MSN.

CAUSE
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The connections listed above may not be removed properly when you upgrade your
version of MSN.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, delete the Dial-Up Networking connections listed above.
To do so, use the following steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Dial-Up
  Networking.

  NOTE: If you are using Microsoft Windows 98, click Start, point to Programs,
  point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click Dial-Up
  Networking.

2. Right-click the The Microsoft Network connection (if it exists), and then
  click Delete.

3. Right-click the The Microsoft Network (Backup) connection (if it exists), and
  then click Delete.

4. Close the Dial-Up Networking window.

Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n. dun

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Keywords          : kbenv kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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