Internet Explorer Starts When Connecting to AT&T WorldNet

ID: Q188199


The information in this article applies to:
  • 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.


After you make this change, you must manually start Internet Explorer after you connect to AT&T WorldNet.


MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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


Last Reviewed: February 9, 1999
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