cannot connect to internet using network connection

[phillyb]

I have to use my desktop icon(net zero) to connect to internet. I get an error that remote computer is not responding other wise. what info do u need? thanx

 

[DelJo63]

let's start with 'what do you expect should be happening'?
I think you're using a dial-up (pls correct me) and if so, that's the way all dial-ups work;
click on an icon
modem dials out
you log in
and as long as you stay connected,
email and your browser are functional.