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Q174014: How to Specify Which Modem to Use to Connect to MSN

Article: Q174014
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbmsn
Last Modified: 06-OCT-1999

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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 
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SUMMARY
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If you have more than one modem installed, you can specify which modem you use
to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the MSN icon on the desktop.

2. On the MSN Sign-In screen, click Settings.

3. In the Connect Using box, click the modem you want to use to connect to MSN,
  and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION
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If there is more than one modem listed in the Connect Using box, but only one
modem is installed in your computer, you may want to remove all of the listed
modems and then let Windows 95/98 redetect your modem. To do this, follow these
steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Modems.

3. Click a modem in the The following modems are set up on this computer box,
  and then click Remove. Repeat this step until The following modems are set up
  on this computer box is empty.

4. Click OK, and then restart the computer.

If Windows does not automatically detect and install your modem,use the following
steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Modems, and then click Add.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  NOTE: Do not click the Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list
  check box to select it.

Additional query words: msn

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Keywords          : kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN252 kbMSN130 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN250 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Issue type        : kbhowto

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