Microsoft KB Archive/173363

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Earlier MSN Sign-In Screen Appears When You Connect to the Web
Last reviewed: October 6, 1997

Article ID: Q173363

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network versions 2.0, 2.5
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to connect to a Web address with either MSN, The Microsoft Network, or Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Sign-In screen for an earlier version of MSN may appear.

CAUSE
This issue can occur if Internet Explorer is not configured to use the MSN Dial-Up Networking connection.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, configure Internet Explorer to use the MSN Dial-Up Networking connection. To do so, use the following steps:

Internet Explorer 3.0, 3.01, 3.02

 * 1) Right-click the The Internet icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Connection tab, click the "Connect to the Internet as needed" check box to select it.
 * 3) In the "Use the following Dial-Up Networking connection" box, click MSN.
 * 4) Click OK.

Internet Explorer 4.0

 * 1) Right-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Connection tab, click "Connect to the Internet using a modem."
 * 3) Click Settings, and then click MSN in the "Use the following Dial-Up Networking connection" box.
 * 4) Click OK, and then click OK.