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256986� (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/EN-US/ ) Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

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Symptoms

When you start Internet Explorer or another Winsock-based program, Dial-Up Networking may not be automatically started.

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Cause

This behavior can occur if the Autodial settings in the registry are missing or damaged, or have been replaced by third-party values.

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Resolution

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

Modify the following registry settings to reflect the values shown:

Windows 98

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

   Name                    Value
   ------------------------------------------------
   AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
   AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

   Name                    Value
   -----------------------------
   MSTCP                   ""

Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Autodial

   Name                    Value
   ------------------------------------------------
   AutodialDllName32       wininet.dll
   AutodialFcnName32       InternetAutodialCallback

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock\Parameters

   Name                    Value
   -----------------------------
   MSTCP                   ""

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More information

Note that these settings affect all programs, including third-party programs, that use the Winsock automatic dialing function.

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Keywords: kb3rdparty, kbapi, kbenv, kbprb, kbwinsock, KB190921

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Article Info
Article ID : 190921
Revision : 4
Created on : 1/23/2007
Published on : 1/23/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 361