Q175631: MSN Sign-In Screen Appears After Disconnecting from the Internet

Article: Q175631
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbmsn
Last Modified: 21-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 2.5, 2.51, 2.52, 2.6 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you disconnect from MSN, The Microsoft Network, the MSN Sign-In screen may
prompt you to type your MSN user name and password.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if MSN is configured as your default Internet connection
and you are running a program that uses the Internet.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.

If you do not want to remain connected to the Internet, use Method 1. If you want
to remain connected to the Internet with a connection other than MSN, use Method
2.

Method 1
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Quit all Internet-based programs that are running on your computer.

Method 2
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Do not use MSN for all of your Dial-Up Networking Internet access. To do so,
follow these steps:

1. Right-click the MSN icon on the desktop, and then click Connection Settings.

2. On the Options tab, click the Use this service for all dial-up Internet
  access check box to clear it.

3. Click OK.

Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n.

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Keywords          : kbenv kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN252 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Issue type        : kbprb

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