Cannot Use the Internet or Post Office Protocol After Upgrade (232759)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q232759

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition, you may not be able to use the Internet or your Post Office Protocol (POP3) mail server.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you use the WinGate version 3.0 Proxy service. When you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition, the WinGate version 3.0 Proxy service loses its configuration settings to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, reset the WinGate version 3.0 configuration:
  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to WinGate 3.0, and then click WinGate.
  2. Click Advanced, click Reset, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/10/1999
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb KB232759
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