Internet Connection Icon missing. 1

[moggy44]

I have just Installed a re-build Computer for a friend,using Windows XP Pro, I logged on to the Internet using my account (Dial UP) so I could set up a new account for them.
After setting acount I removed my account, everything works fine, BUT , the icon at the bottom RH corner of the screen, the 2 computers is not displayed and could be left running by mistake, as this just a Pay as you go connection, could be a costly mistake.
How can I get this ICON to appear on connection, I was thinking of removing the account and installing manually.
Any help would be grateful
Regards John.m

 

[smah]

To show the network connection icons, open My Network Places, View Network Connections, right click on your internet connection, Properties, select the box for 'Show icon in notification area.....'

 

[linney]

Also on the ISP Properties page under Options, you can set the amount of Idle time before an automatic hang up.


Lists the available time periods to wait before a connection hangs up.

The remote access server also has a disconnect timer, which may override the time-out number set here and disconnect you. If this option is set to a high time-out number, there is no guarantee that the connection will not disconnect before the time passes.