Internet-Based Programs Do Not Dial Automatically (190921)


The information in this article applies to:

  • 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 Q190921
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you start Internet Explorer or another Winsock-based program, Dial-Up Networking may not be automatically started.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Autodial settings in the registry are missing or damaged, or have been replaced by third-party values.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Modify the following registry settings to reflect the values shown:

Windows 98

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

   Name                    Value
   ------------------------------------------------
   AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
   AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

   Name                    Value
   -----------------------------
   MSTCP                   ""

Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

   Name                    Value
   ------------------------------------------------
   AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
   AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

   Name                    Value
   -----------------------------
   MSTCP                   ""

MORE INFORMATION

Note that these settings affect all programs, including third-party programs, that use the Winsock automatic dialing function.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbAPI kbenv kbprb kbWinsock KB190921
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