Dial-up Networking Stops Responding While Initializing the Modem

RESOLUTION

Start the Dial-Up Networking Connection Using a Shortcut

1. Create a shortcut for the Dial-Up Networking connection, and copy it to a new location.
2. Start the Dial-Up Networking connection using the new shortcut.

Disable the View Details Option in Dial-Up Networking

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Dial-Up Networking.
2. Click the View menu, click Details.

Uninstall the Windows Desktop Update

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Internet Explorer 4.0, and then click Add/Remove.
4. In the Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Setup dialog box, click "Remove the Windows Desktop Update component, but keep the Internet Explorer 4.0 Web browser."
5. Click OK.