Microsoft KB Archive/230142

= Internet Explorer Auto Disconnect Feature Set to 5 Minutes After Using Netscape Communicator =

Article ID: 230142

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition

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This article was previously published under Q230142



SYMPTOMS
When you use Netscape Communicator 4.51 to view Web pages on the Internet, the value for the Auto Disconnect feature in Internet Explorer may be changed to 5 minutes.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you install a version of Netscape Communicator that is provided and customized by your Internet service provider (ISP).



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, rename the Muc.dll file in the Program Files\Netscape\Communicator\Program folder, and then reconfigure the Auto Disconnect feature in Internet Explorer.

For information about how to rename a file, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type renaming, and then double-click the Renaming files topic.

For additional information about how to configure the Auto Disconnect feature, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

153965 How to Enable the Auto Disconnect Feature in Internet Explorer



MORE INFORMATION
The 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.

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