Microsoft KB Archive/172979

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

Modem Status Icon Does Not Appear on Taskbar
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997

Article ID: Q172979

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network version 2.5

SYMPTOMS
When you connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, the modem status icon may not appear on the taskbar.

CAUSE
The MSN Dial-Up Networking connection may not be configured to display the modem status.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the following steps:


 * 1) Double-click My Computer.
 * 2) Double-click Dial-Up Networking.
 * 3) Right-click the MSN connection, and then click Properties.
 * 4) Click Configure.
 * 5) On the Options tab, under Status Control, click the Display Modem Status check box to select it.
 * 6) Click OK, and then click OK again.