Microsoft KB Archive/181521

= Computer Connects to the Internet Without Prompting for Password =

Article ID: 181521

Article Last Modified on 6/5/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01

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This article was previously published under Q181521



SYMPTOMS
When you start Internet Explorer, your computer may dial and connect to your Internet service provider without prompting you for a password.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Save Password option is enabled in the PPP Dialer program.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, disable the Save Password option in the PPP Control Panel. To do so, use the following steps:
 * 1) Click the Apple menu, and then click Control Panels.
 * 2) Double-click PPP.
 * 3) Click Save Password to disable it, and then close PPP Control Panel.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

