Microsoft KB Archive/207786

= Modem May Be Configured to Wait 99 Seconds Between Redial Attempts =

Article ID: 207786

Article Last Modified on 12/5/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * 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 Q207786



SYMPTOMS
When you connect to the Internet using a modem, your computer may be set to wait 99 seconds between redial attempts.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs when you type 0 or 1 for the number of seconds to wait between redial attempts. Any entries lower than 2 are invalid and are automatically changed to 99.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, change the number of seconds to wait between redial attempts to 2 or higher.



STATUS
This is issue is resolved in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and later.



MORE INFORMATION
To view the current redial attempt setting:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options.
 * 2) On the Connections tab, click Connect to the Internet using a modem to view the redial attempt setting.

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Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB207786

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