Microsoft KB Archive/159497

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Dialer Does Not Disconnect After Quitting Internet Explorer

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Q159497

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 2.01, 2.1, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02a, 3.03 for Windows 3.1

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SYMPTOMS
After you quit Internet Explorer, the modem may remain connected to your Internet service provider (ISP).

CAUSE
The Dialer tool included with Internet Explorer for Windows 3.1 does not automatically disconnect the modem from your ISP when you quit the browser.

RESOLUTION
To terminate the modem connection after quitting Internet Explorer, double-click the Connection icon on the desktop and then click Disconnect.

MORE INFORMATION
Although the Dialer tool can automatically dial and connect when you start Internet Explorer, it is unable to determine when you quit Internet Explorer. The modem connection stays connected until either of the following conditions occurs:


 * You manually quit the connection by clicking the Disconnect button as described above.
 * The time limit specified in the "Disconnect if idle for more than  minutes" option is reached. When this limit is reached, the connection is terminated.

To specify a time limit for Internet Explorer to stay connected to your ISP while it is idle, follow these steps:


 * Double-click the Dialer tool, and then click Properties.
 * On the General tab, click "Disconnect if idle for more than  minutes."
 * Specify the desired time limit by clicking the up and down arrows, and then click OK.
 * Click Close, and then click Yes when you are prompted to save the changes you made to the connection.

Additional query words: 2.01 2.10 3.00

Keywords : msiew31

Issue type :

Technology : kbIEsearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbIE310Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbIE201Win310 kbIE210Win310 kbIE300Win310 kbIE301Win310 kbIE302aWin310 kbIE303Win310