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Q288974: Registration Intitiates Before Each MSN Companion Session

Article: Q288974
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.0,2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Companion, versions 1.0, 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Before every MSN companion session, you have to log on via the 1-800
registration number before you can log on and browse the Internet. Common user
comments are as follows:

- Why do I have to go through signup each time I start the device?

- Why do I keep getting "Welcome" messages?

CAUSE
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One of the files on the device has become corrupt.

RESOLUTION
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Conduct a "FAILSAFE" procedure.
See KB article Q274256 MSN Companion Troubleshooting Tool FAILSAFE.
(http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q274/2/56.ASP)

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: kbimu

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0,2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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