No "Connect To" Dialog Box When You Double-Click a Dial-Up Networking Connection (236457)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q236457

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click a connection in the Dial-Up Networking folder, you may not receive a "Connect To" dialog box, and Dial-up Networking may immediately dial out through the modem.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the "Prompt for information before dialing" option in Dial-Up Networking is disabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enable the Connect To dialog box:
  1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop, and then double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.
  2. On the Connections menu, click Settings.
  3. On the General tab, click to select the Prompt for information before dialing check box.
  4. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbDialUp kbenv kbprb KB236457
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