No "Connect To" Dialog Box When You Double-Click a Dial-Up Networking Connection

ID: Q236457

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SYMPTOMS

When you double-click a connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder, you may not receive a "Connect To" dialog box, and Dial-up Networking may immediately dial out through the modem.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the "Prompt for information before dialing" option in Dial-Up Networking is disabled.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enable the Connect To dialog box:

  1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop, and then double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.


  2. On the Connections menu, click Settings.


  3. On the General tab, click to select the Prompt for information before dialing check box.


  4. Click OK.


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Keywords          : kbenv dun win98 win98se 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: July 21, 1999