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Q189523: Virtual Globe 98 Prompts You to Disconnect from the Internet

Article: Q189523
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): WINDOWS:1998
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbinterop kbimu
Last Modified: 26-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 1998 edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you link to a Web page from Encarta Virtual Globe 98, you may be prompted
to disconnect from the Internet when you quit Microsoft Internet Explorer. This
symptom can occur even if you are not currently connected to the Internet.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if Internet Explorer is configured to use a modem to
automatically connect to the Internet.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, follow these steps:

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

2. Double-click Internet.

3. On the Connection tab, click the "Connect to the Internet as needed" check
  box to clear it.

4. Click OK, and then close Control Panel.


NOTE: When you complete these steps, Internet Explorer cannot use your modem to
automatically connect to the Internet. To manually connect to the Internet,
follow these steps:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

2. Double-click Dial-Up Networking.

3. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking connection for your Internet Service
  Provider (ISP).

MORE INFORMATION
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Encarta Virtual Globe 98 uses Internet Explorer to display all linked Web pages
as well as some internal articles.

Additional query words: 1998 multi multi-media media evg world atlas

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Keywords          : kbenv kbinterop kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaVirtGlobe98
Version           : WINDOWS:1998
Issue type        : kbprb

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