Microsoft KB Archive/189523

= Virtual Globe 98 Prompts You to Disconnect from the Internet =

Article ID: 189523

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 98

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This article was previously published under Q189523



SYMPTOMS
When you link to a Web page from Encarta Virtual Globe 98, you may be prompted to disconnect from the Internet when you quit Microsoft Internet Explorer. This symptom can occur even if you are not currently connected to the Internet.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if Internet Explorer is configured to use a modem to automatically connect to the Internet.



RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Internet.
 * 3) On the Connection tab, click the "Connect to the Internet as needed" check box to clear it.
 * 4) Click OK, and then close Control Panel.

NOTE: When you complete these steps, Internet Explorer cannot use your modem to automatically connect to the Internet. To manually connect to the Internet, follow these steps:
 * 1) Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
 * 2) Double-click Dial-Up Networking.
 * 3) Double-click the Dial-Up Networking connection for your Internet Service Provider (ISP).



MORE INFORMATION
Encarta Virtual Globe 98 uses Internet Explorer to display all linked Web pages as well as some internal articles.

Additional query words: 1998 multi multi-media media evg world atlas

Keywords: kbenv kbinterop kbprb KB189523

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