Q173714: How to Prevent MSN from Dialing Automatically
Article: Q173714
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 2.5,5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- The Microsoft Network versions 2.5, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to prevent MSN, The Microsoft Network, from dialing
automatically when you start MSN.
MORE INFORMATION
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To prevent MSN from dialing automatically, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files Or Folders.
2. In the Named box, type msn.cmp, and then click Find Now.
3. In the list of found files, double-click the Msn.cmp file.
4. When the MSN Sign-In screen is displayed, click Cancel.
5. Clear the Dial Automatically check box.
6. Click Connect.
Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n. kbimu
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Keywords : kbmsn
Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN520 kbMSN530 kbMSN510 kbMSN500 kbMSN250
Version : :2.5,5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3
Issue type : kbhowto kbinfo
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