OL98: (IMO) Internet Explorer Opens When Checking for Mail

ID: Q188396

The information in this article applies to:
NOTE: These procedures only apply if you have installed Outlook with the Internet Mail Only option. To determine your installation type, on the Help menu click About Microsoft Outlook. In About Microsoft Outlook you should see "Internet Mail Only" if you have the Internet Mail Only option installed.

SYMPTOMS

When you check for mail using Microsoft Outlook 98 configured to use the AT&T Worldnet Internet service provider, Microsoft Internet Explorer opens too. Additionally, if you have Outlook set to disconnect when finished sending and receiving, you remain connected after mail is delivered.


CAUSE

The AT&T Worldnet installation is set to start Microsoft Internet Explorer once you connect to the service. Because Microsoft Internet Explorer is controlling the dialing, the connection is not dropped when all mail is delivered.


RESOLUTION

To stop Microsoft Internet Explorer from starting when you connect to AT&T Worldnet, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click the AT&T icon on the desktop.


  2. In AT&T Configurable Software click to clear "Start Internet software after connecting to AT&T."


  3. Quit the AT&T software.



REFERENCES

AT&T Worldnet is manufactured by AT&T, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 98 


Keywords          : IntpBrows Intp3rdPty 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: August 9, 1999