Q320316: MSN Explorer Sign In Screen Activates Unexpectedly

Article: Q320316
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 6.0,6.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network Version 7.0 
- The Microsoft Network versions 6.0, 6.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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The MSN Explorer sign-in screen continues to activate while while you may be
doing other tasks that do not require MSN Explorer to connect.

CAUSE
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You have MSN Explorer connection settings set to Always dial my default
connection.

RESOLUTION
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Change connection settings to Dial whenever a network connection is not
present.

To change connection settings to Dial whenever a network connection is not
present

1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  Note: In Microsoft Windows XP click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab.

3. Select Dial whenever a network connection is not present, click Apply, and
  then click OK.

Additional query words: kbimu msn explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN600 kbMSN610 kbMSN700
Version           : :6.0,6.1
Issue type        : kbprb

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