Internet-Based Programs Do Not Dial Automatically

ID: Q190921

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 98

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS

When you start Internet Explorer or another Winsock-based program, Dial-Up Networking may not be automatically started.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Autodial settings in the registry are missing or damaged, or have been replaced by third-party values.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.

Modify the following registry settings to reflect the values shown:

Windows 98

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

      Name                    Value
      ------------------------------------------------
      AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
      AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

      Name                    Value
      -----------------------------
      MSTCP                   ""

Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

      Name                    Value
      ------------------------------------------------
      AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
      AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

      Name                    Value
      -----------------------------
      MSTCP                   ""

MORE INFORMATION

Note that these settings affect all programs, including third-party programs, that use the Winsock automatic dialing function.

Additional query words: autodial auto dial auto-dial money 99

Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbenv msiew95 msient win98 kbAPI kbWinsock 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 19, 1999