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Modem Status Icon Does Not Appear on Taskbar
Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
Article ID: Q172979
The information in this article applies to:
  • The Microsoft Network version 2.5

SYMPTOMS

When you connect to MSN, The Microsoft Network, the modem status icon may not appear on the taskbar.

CAUSE

The MSN Dial-Up Networking connection may not be configured to display the modem status.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the following steps:

  1. Double-click My Computer.

  2. Double-click Dial-Up Networking.

  3. Right-click the MSN connection, and then click Properties.

  4. Click Configure.

  5. On the Options tab, under Status Control, click the Display Modem Status check box to select it.

  6. Click OK, and then click OK again.

Additional query words: 2.50 systray system tray
Keywords : msnconnect kbenv
Version : WINDOWS:2.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 7, 1997
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