Virtual Globe 98 Prompts You to Disconnect from the Internet (189523)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 1998 edition
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:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Internet.
- On the Connection tab, click the "Connect to the Internet as needed"
check box to clear it.
- 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:
- Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
- Double-click Dial-Up Networking.
- 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.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/26/2001 |
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Keywords: | kbenv kbinterop kbprb KB189523 |
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