Links Error Message: A Connection Could Not Be Made to the Internet (278315)
The information in this article applies to:
- Links 2003 Championship Edtn EN
- Microsoft Links 2001
- Microsoft Links 2003
- Microsoft Links 2003 Championship Course Pack
- Microsoft Links 2003 Championship Edition
This article was previously published under Q278315 SYMPTOMS When you try to connect to the Links Tour Web site from
Microsoft Links, you may receive the following error message:
A connection could not be made to the Internet. Please
check your Internet connection and try again. RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, use the appropriate method for your
Internet connection: Microsoft Windows Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection Make sure that you select the Always dial my default
connection option on the Connection or
Connections tab in the Internet Options tool in Control Panel.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Start, and then click
Control Panel.
- Double-click Internet Options.
- Click the Connections tab.
- Click Always dial my default connection,
and then click OK.
Third-Party Dial-Up Connection If you use third-party software, such as America Online or
NetZero, to connect to the Internet, connect to the Internet manually before
you start the game. If Links is already running, minimize the game
to the Windows taskbar, use your Internet software to connect to the Internet,
and then click the Links button on the taskbar to return to
Links. MORE INFORMATIONThe
third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/17/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbConfig kberrmsg kbprb KB278315 |
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