Programs Must Support 32-Bit Windows Sockets to Use AutoDial

 Last reviewed: March 25, 1997
Article ID: Q136450
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you try to start a program that requires access to the Internet after you enable the "Connect to the Internet as needed" feature in Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95, Windows 95 may not automatically dial the Internet using the Dial-Up Networking connection you specified.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the Internet program you are using does not support the 32-bit Windows sockets that are included with Windows 95. 16- bit Internet programs and 32-bit Internet programs that do not support the 32-bit Windows sockets included with Windows 95 cannot use the AutoDial feature of Microsoft Plus!.

RESOLUTION

To determine if the Internet program that you are using supports the 32-bit Windows sockets included with Windows 95, or for information regarding a possible software upgrade that will allow you to use the AutoDial feature of Microsoft Plus!, please contact your software manufacturer.

KBCategory: kbtool kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win95 wincomm winplus dun
Additional reference words: 95
Keywords : dun win95 wincomm winplus kb3rdparty kbtool
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: March 25, 1997
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