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Q297796: Setting Idle Times With MSN versions 5.3, 5.4, and MSN Explorer

Article: Q297796
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 5.3,5.4,6.0,6.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 5.3, 5.4, 6.0, 6.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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MSN versions 5.1 and below include a setting for configuring the allowable
amount idle time before an Internet connection is disconnected. With versions
5.3, 5.4, 6.0 and 6.1, no such setting exists. Users of these versions must
configure idle time settings via modems.

CAUSE
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A discontinued feature causes this issue.

RESOLUTION
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To configure idle time

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

2. Double-click the Modems icon.

3. Select the appropriate modem from the list, and then click the Properties
  button.

4. At the top of the properties window, click the Connection tab.

5. Select Disconnect if idle?, and then type the desired idle time in the
  Minutes box.
  Note: If you do not want to be disconnected automatically, uncheck this box.

6. Click OK, and then click OK again.

7. Exit the Control Panel.

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN600 kbMSN610 kbMSN530 kbMSN100
Version           : :5.3,5.4,6.0,6.1
Issue type        : kbprb

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