Internet Connection Wizard Starts After You Close Browser Window (283309)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
This article was previously published under Q283309

SYMPTOMS

When you double-click the Internet icon on the Windows desktop, the Internet Connection Wizard (ICW) may start, even if you immediately close the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser window. When you close the Internet Connection Wizard Window, a browser window opens.

WORKAROUND

Although there is no workaround for this issue, the associated behavior causes no harm.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Internet Connection Wizard, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

169514 Overview of the Internet Connection Wizard

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/4/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB283309
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