STRANGE IE6 problem can't see DSL connection

[wildpetals]

I have been experiencing a frequent and exasperating problem with IE6. I will try to succinctly outline it.

I am connected to the internet via DSL.
I have configured my IE6 browser to "NEVER DIAL A CONNECTION"
I have done this hundreds of times the past several months.

From time to time, when using the net, I'll click on a link and the "dial a connection" box appears with the option to connect, or work offline. I DON'T NEED THIS! There is already a working connection (other browser windows are working fine). I have a connection!!!

Somehow when I look at the properties of the window after getting rid of that dialogue, the button "never dial a connection" is no longer selected, and the one "dial when network is not present" (paraphrased, it's the 2nd radio button) IS SELECTED.

I HAVE NEVER EVER SELECTED THAT BUTTON. It keeps reverting.

I am going NUTS!

Any ideas?

Thanks so much!

Laura Laura
lg@bluebirdsystems.com or
wildpetals@wildpetals.com

 

[TheOldMan346]

Laura,

If you are directly connected to the DSL, i.e. no router and PPPoE loaded, check this out.

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/faq/5.+Troubleshooting#357

There may be some assistance here also

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#connection_change

Good luck.
The Old Man