Computer Connects to the Internet Without Prompting for Password

ID: Q181521

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.01a, 3.0a, 4.0 for Macintosh

SYMPTOMS

When you start Internet Explorer, your computer may dial and connect to your Internet service provider without prompting you for a password.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Save Password option is enabled in the PPP Dialer program.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable the Save Password option in the PPP Control Panel. To do so, use the following steps:

1. Click the Apple menu, and then click Control Panels.

2. Double-click PPP.

3. Click Save Password to disable it, and then close PPP Control Panel.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

REFERENCES

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords          : kbenv msiemac 
Version           : MACINTOSH:3.01a,3.0a,4.0
Platform          : MACINTOSH
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: February 21, 1998