Phone Dialer Does Not Finish Dialing (177254)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q177254

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to place a call using Phone Dialer, Phone Dialer may stop dialing before the complete phone number is dialed, and the Call Status and Dialing dialog boxes may close before you hang up the phone.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the phone number you are attempting to dial includes letters (A-Z). Phone Dialer supports dialing only numerals (0-9).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, type the phone number as numerals only.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB177254