How to Disable the Call Waiting Feature in Windows (275578)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q275578

SUMMARY

This article describes how your Microsoft Windows 98-based, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition-based, or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition-based computer can automatically disable your telephone system's Call Waiting feature whenever you use your telephone system to connect to a remote computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To disable the Call Waiting feature, perform the following steps:

  1. Double-click My Computer.
  2. Double-click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Modems.
  4. Click Dialing Properties.
  5. Click to select the To disable call waiting, dial check box.
  6. In the To disable call waiting, dial box, click the appropriate code to disable the Call Waiting feature, for example: *70, 70#, or 1170.

    NOTE: The geographical area where you live determines what this code is. Call your local telephone carrier to obtain it.
  7. Select whether you want to dial using tone dialing or pulse dialing. Then click OK to save your settings.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/14/2006
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