You cannot successfully autodial a dial-up connection in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (896479)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you cannot successfully autodial a dial-up connection. You receive the following error message:
Dial-up connection is not working. Check the dial-up connection properties.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 tries to dial the number that is stored in the dial-up networking settings under Network Connections. Typically, the number is set to 999-9999. Dial-up software such as NetZero, Juno, or CompuServe stores dial-up access numbers internally.

RESOLUTION

You must manually connect to the Internet and manually download the third-party dial-up software guide when it is needed.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses 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:MajorLast Reviewed:4/13/2005
Keywords:kbDialUp kbtshoot kbprb KB896479 kbAudDeveloper
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