No auto disconnect

Win 98 IE6.0, Dial-up Networking
Hi,
My online session does not terminate automatically when the connection is no
longer being used, thereby frequently costing money unnecessarily if the
operator forgets to disconnect manually. In Internet
Options/Settings/Advanced Dial Up, the option boxes (to disconnect after 15
mins idle and to disconnect if it appears the connection is no longer needed)
are both ticked. Is there a solution to this (other than an expensive
permanent connection).

Win 98 IE6.0, Dial-up Networking

My online session does not terminate automatically when the connection is
no
longer being used

This may help.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;193555

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;153965

Also, be sure that other applications are not using the connection, as this
may cause the connection to remain active. Email programs, instant
messaging programs, games, etc. can all keep the connection open.


Is there a solution to this (other than an expensive permanent
connection).

Depending on where you are at .... not so expensive any more. Some DSL
providers are offering service for the same, or slightly more, than a
typical dialup account.

Autodisconnect doesn't work or the settings change
If the settings change....

Q230142 Internet Explorer Auto Disconnect Feature Set to 5 Minutes After
Using Netscape Communicator
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q230142

If auto disconnect doesn't work ....

Go to the advanced options of your dial up settings - IE tools/internet
options/connections/dial up settings/advanced dial up settings and turn on
the option to disconnect if connection no longer required.

Also see these links:

Not Prompted to Disconnect After Closing Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q153/9/65.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q180/9/48.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q193/5/55.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../Q256/3/02.ASP

Then, if no joy shut down Internet Explorer and follow these instructions:

Start Regedit and got to the following registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\RemoteAccess\Profile\Connection

Now look at the following DWORDS.

EnableExitDisconnect
EnableAutodisconnect

If either one has the data of 00 00 00 00, right click the value and select
Modify.
Change the data to 01 00 00 00.

Also check this registry key.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Internet
Settings

Look at the DWORD EnableAutodisconnect

If this value has the data of 00 00 00 00, change it to 01 00 00 00

Remember to reboot the computer.


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"Bob J" Bob wrote in message
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Win 98 IE6.0, Dial-up Networking
Hi,
My online session does not terminate automatically when the connection is
no
longer being used, thereby frequently costing money unnecessarily if the
operator forgets to disconnect manually. In Internet
Options/Settings/Advanced Dial Up, the option boxes (to disconnect after
15
mins idle and to disconnect if it appears the connection is no longer
needed)
are both ticked. Is there a solution to this (other than an expensive
permanent connection).