Q134289: Shortcut to BBS Message Does Not Work When BBS Minimized

Article: Q134289
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.00 1.05 1.2 1.3
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 14-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to use a shortcut to a bulletin board (BBS) message, you may
receive the following error message:

  Cannot open message. The modem connection has been lost. Please try to
  reconnect to The Microsoft Network.

CAUSE
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A shortcut to a BBS message does not work if you have the BBS window minimized.
The error message is inaccurate.

RESOLUTION
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If the BBS window is not minimized, the shortcut functions properly.

Additional query words: 1.2 msn

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN130 kbMSN105 kbMSN120
Version           : 1.00 1.05 1.2 1.3

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