Unexpectedly Prompted to Connect to Internet Service Provider (193311)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows NT 4.0
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q193311

SYMPTOMS

When you try to connect your Microsoft Windows CE device to your Microsoft Windows 95/98 or Microsoft Windows NT-based computer, Internet Explorer may start, and you may be prompted to connect to your Internet service provider (ISP).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, upgrade to Internet Explorer version 5 or later.

To work around this problem, click Cancel when you are prompted to connect to your ISP. Note that you may need to click Cancel more than once.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb kbui KB193311