No disconnect if idle option available

I have become increasingly infuriated by the fact that I
cannot change my "disconnect if idle" time interval on
Windows 98. When I go to the place that I need to change
the value, the option is there but greyed out and I can't
access it. Anybody else had that problem?

I am using a bog standard modem connecting to Freeserve
Anytime

Hi Michael,

You have a registry restriction in effect; check out the registry keys:

HKCU\Software\Policies\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\Control Panel
HKCU\Software\ Policies\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\Restrictions

I'm not sure what the exact DWORD would be, but it will be easily
recognisable. It would be appreciated if you post back the results of your
findings.

When you find the DWORD, set to zero instead of one.

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http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/




Michael Clark wrote:
I have become increasingly infuriated by the fact that I
cannot change my "disconnect if idle" time interval on
Windows 98. When I go to the place that I need to change
the value, the option is there but greyed out and I can't
access it. Anybody else had that problem?

I am using a bog standard modem connecting to Freeserve
Anytime

thanks for response

I'll be able to try this at the weekend and will post an
update early next week.
-----Original Message-----
Hi Michael,

You have a registry restriction in effect; check out the
registry keys:

HKCU\Software\Policies\ Microsoft\ Internet
Explorer\Control Panel
HKCU\Software\ Policies\ Microsoft\ Internet
Explorer\Restrictions

I'm not sure what the exact DWORD would be, but it will
be easily
recognisable. It would be appreciated if you post back
the results of your
findings.

When you find the DWORD, set to zero instead of one.

--
Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
_______________________________________
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/




Michael Clark wrote:
I have become increasingly infuriated by the fact that
I
cannot change my "disconnect if idle" time interval on
Windows 98. When I go to the place that I need to
change
the value, the option is there but greyed out and I
can't
access it. Anybody else had that problem?

I am using a bog standard modem connecting to Freeserve
Anytime

.

Hey Michael
Didn't Freeserve change there name to Wannadoo, I'll take
it you asked them and they said We don't wannadoo. LOL.
Have you tried uninstalling your modem rebooting Windows should reinstall
the driver then you can check your settings.

"Michael Clark" wrote in message
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I have become increasingly infuriated by the fact that I
cannot change my "disconnect if idle" time interval on
Windows 98. When I go to the place that I need to change
the value, the option is there but greyed out and I can't
access it. Anybody else had that problem?

I am using a bog standard modem connecting to Freeserve
Anytime