Internet Explorer Starts When Connecting to AT&T WorldNet

• Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you use AT&T WorldNet to connect to the Internet, Internet Explorer may start automatically.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because AT&T WorldNet starts Internet Explorer after each successful connection by default.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure AT&T WorldNet to not start Internet Explorer after each connection. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Start the AT&T WorldNet Connection Manager. To do this, double-click the Connect To AT&T WorldNet Service icon on the desktop.



2. Click Profile Properties.



3. Click the "Start the Internet Software after connecting to AT&T WorldNet Service" check box to clear it, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

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Keywords          : kbenv kbtool dun win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: February 9, 1999