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Q301489: Dialing Magic Codes

Article: Q301489
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 21-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Companion, version 2.0 
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SUMMARY
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This article includes dialing codes for troubleshooting and resolving MSN
Companion issues.

MORE INFORMATION
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- dialing: Replaces the code word "fixit" and takes the user to the new
  (1-page) dialing settings page.

- mail: Attempts to:

   - Create Hotmail account

   - Update routing tables

   - Mark account as WEBC

  If these are successful, record SUCCESS bit, and send Welcome Message.

  If these are not successful, retry at the next Nightly Management, and next
  Log in.

- setup: Allows the user to go through the Setup (OOBE) process without
  deleting all account information.

- erase: Restores the factory settings on the device and removes the user
  information. Replaces the "murmur" command.

- failsafe: Allows the user to execute a failsafe without having to use CTRL-U.
  Do not use unless absolutely necessary.

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Companion

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbhowto

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