Computer Connects to the Internet Without Prompting for Password
Article ID: 181521
Article Last Modified on 6/5/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01
This article was previously published under Q181521
SYMPTOMS
When you start Internet Explorer, your computer may dial and connect to
your Internet service provider without prompting you for a password.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Save Password option is enabled in the PPP
Dialer program.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, disable the Save Password option in the PPP Control
Panel. To do so, use the following steps:
- Click the Apple menu, and then click Control Panels.
- Double-click PPP.
- Click Save Password to disable it, and then close PPP Control Panel.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
REFERENCES
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