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Q274637: MSN Explorer Gives Ambiguous Error When Trying To Switch Connect

Article: Q274637
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 6.0,6.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 02-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 6.0, 6.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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Error:

  The modem you have selected is not working. It may be turned off or not
  plugged in. Please make sure that your modem is connected to your computer
  and turned on.

CAUSE
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If the user tries to change Connection Settings while connected to the Internet,
MSN Explorer will not detect that the connection is extant and will try to
connect again. Failing this, it returns an error that is not descriptive of the
actual issue.

RESOLUTION
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Close out of MSN Explorer completely and make sure the connection to the
Internet has been terminated. Re-launch MSN Explorer to the sign on screen and
change the Connection Settings again.

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu MSN Explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN600 kbMSN610
Version           : :6.0,6.1
Issue type        : kbprb

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