Article: Q172768
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbtool
Last Modified: 03-AUG-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- The Microsoft Network version 2.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you double-click the MSN or the Internet icon on the desktop, your computer
may not attempt to connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur for either of the following reasons:
- Your dialing properties are not set to connect to the Internet as needed.
- You are connecting to MSN or the Internet using a proxy server.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
1. In Control Panel, double-click Internet.
2. On the Connection tab, click the "Connect to the Internet as needed" check
box to select it.
3. In the "Use the following Dial-Up Networking connection" box, click The
Microsoft Network.
4. Click the Connect Through A Proxy Server check box to clear it, and then
click OK.
MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information about MSN and Internet connectivity, see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q173679 MSN Sign In Screen Does Not Appear
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbtool
Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200
Version : WINDOWS:2.0
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