Windows 98 connection problem

I have been trying to restore an old Pentium 333 Laptop running Win 98 se. I
am having problems with dial-up connections - it keeps on auto-closing the
connection. The machine is using a new dial-up Mercury External USB modem

Any ideas?
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Not quite an amateur

Hi there, not a WU issue. I haven't got a Win98 computer handy but have you checked the advanced
dial up settings in IE-

In IE, Tools>Internet Options>Connections.
Highlight the connection and click Settings.
In Dial-up Settings click Advanced and check the box next to
"Disconnect when Connection may no longer be needed".

“Disconnect if idle for ……. mins�



Also check that the Hang up when finished box in Outlook Express has not been accidently checked as
this will automatically drop the internet connection when all of your messages have been
downloaded/sent - this happens to a friend of mine quiet regularly.



Little bit more info here where the settings are in Win98 IE.

http://www.windows-help.net/windows98/ie50-09.shtml


Otherwise try the IE Newsgroup

Internet Explorer – OE Client
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...er.ie6.browser
or
Web Client - General
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...&lang=en&cr=US
or
Web Client - Setup
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...&lang=en&cr=US



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"Thomas" <> wrote in message
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>I have been trying to restore an old Pentium 333 Laptop running Win 98 se. I
> am having problems with dial-up connections - it keeps on auto-closing the
> connection. The machine is using a new dial-up Mercury External USB modem
>
> Any ideas?
> --
> Not quite an amateur