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

ID: Q236457


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition


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.


Additional query words:

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


Last Reviewed: July 21, 1999
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