SBS: Manager Server Console Initiates Dial-Up

ID: Q201508

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server versions 4.0, 4.0a

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 the Manager Server console on computer running Small Business Server, a dial-up connection is initiated.


CAUSE

This situation is caused by the connection settings in Internet Explorer, which are configured through the Connection Settings under Internet Options for Internet Explorer 4.x. For Internet Explorer 3.x, this setting is only configurable through the registry.


RESOLUTION

Internet Explorer 4.x

  1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  2. Double-click Internet.


  3. On the Connection tab, and click to select the Connect to the Internet using a local area network check box.




Internet Explorer 3.x


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. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.


  2. Type Regedt32.exe, and then press ENTER.


  3. Go to the following key:


    4. 
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

  4. If this key is found, change the EnableAutodial Binary value of the following subkeys to 00 00 00 00.



MORE INFORMATION

The Manage Server console uses Internet Explorer and Internet Information Server to create a dynamic, central point of administration. Therefore the connection settings for Internet Explorer will also affect the console.

Additional query words: aol browser dialup ras connect sbs smallbiz connection

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Version : winnt:4.0,4.0a
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: February 2, 1999
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