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A small problem connecting to the internet w/ XP

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by bedlam_4, Nov 24, 2002.

  1. bedlam_4 Newcomer, in training Posts: 182

    If I want to connect to the internet I have to click start>connect to>connection. Then the dial up applet appears. What I want to have happen is to connect automatically when I click the internet icon on my tool bar. What is the proceedure to set that up? My o.s. is XP home edition. My browser is Internet explorer.
    bedlam_4, Nov 24, 2002
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    Right click on the connection, select properties.
    Open "Options" tab.
    Untick "Prompt for name and password, certificate, etc."
    Click OK
    Nodsu, Nov 24, 2002
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  3. bedlam_4 Newcomer, in training Posts: 182

    Yes, well that is already ticked. So unticking ought to do it. Thanks.
    bedlam_4, Nov 24, 2002
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  4. bedlam_4 Newcomer, in training Posts: 182

    K, well that did allow me to bypass the annoying applet. I still have to connect manually from the start menue. Why isn't my browser connecting automatically? I think that it used to.
    bedlam_4, Nov 24, 2002
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  5. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    Try going to Tools > Internet Optoins (in IE), then click on the connections tab. There you can either choose setup, or add.

    This should take you through a step by step process to dial up to your local ISP. I don't have a modem to test it with, but I would think that is how you can do it.

    Try that and post back whether it worked or not.
    poertner_1274, Nov 24, 2002
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  6. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    If your connection isn't in the Connections tab, then add it there.
    Under the connections list there are radio buttons where
    you can set if and when a connection is dialled.
    Nodsu, Nov 24, 2002
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  7. bedlam_4 Newcomer, in training Posts: 182

    Yep, must have looked over that a hundred and two times. Thanks partner.
    bedlam_4, Nov 24, 2002
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