Internet Explorer

[Groundgripper]

I seem to have managed to disconnect Internet Explorer from my dial-up connection (BT) so that each time I click on the BT icon it dials up and connects me (well, usually anyway) but does not then automatically open up Internet Explorer. This I have to do by clicking on the IE icon. Similarly, when I close IE, I do not get a prompt to disconnect from the ISP.

I have another ISP and everything works OK with that but, comparing them, I cannot spot any difference between the settings.

Anyone got any ideas what I might have done? I’m running Windows ME and IE 5.5 if that makes any difference.

[E-Liam]

Hi Groundgripper,

Click on Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs, then scroll down the list and highlight Internet Explorer 5.5 and Internet Tools by clicking once. A button will illuminate under the list saying Add/Remove program. Click on that and then click on the option to Repair, and click OK.

If you don't, for some reason, get that option, then go to Start | Programs | Accessories | System Tools | System Information | Tools | Internet Explorer Repair Tool and do it from there. That should sort it out for you.

Cheers

Liam

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Groundgripper,

Just a thought, the way your computer logs on to the net is my preferred way for Dialup. I prefer being able to control what launches and what does not.

Take Care,

Richard

[Groundgripper]

Many thanks Liam, I'll see if that works.

I agree about the control aspect Richard, but I don't think I have ever needed to log onto anything except IE on a dial-up connection so for me it's just another unnecessary keystroke.

GG

[Naples Air Center, Inc.]

Groundgripper,

If the day ever comes when you use Email and Instant Messaging, then it might be worth looking at changing the way you log on.

Take Care,

Richard