Making a shortcut to the Connect To window

Do this only if you have Windows 95

Directions for working around the connect-to window bug
There is a little bug in the microsoft dialer that makes it forget to bring up the connect to window after the system has last power or locks up while connected to the internet. When this happens, you get an error saying Internet Explorer cannot open your start page. It never dials or even asks you for the password. To fix this problem you have to 'jump start' the connection.

You should do the steps that follow to place a shortcut icon on your Windows 95 desktop. Then read and retain the directions for 'jump starting' the connection.

Double click the 'My Computer' icon on your desktop
Double click 'Dial-up networking' in the 'My Computer' window
Right click the 'CSS' icon
Select 'create shortcut' from the pop up menu
Answer YES to create a short cut on the desktop instead
Close the 'dial-up networking' window
Close the 'My Computer' window

You now have a 'shortcut to CSS' icon on your desktop

Directions for jump starting the connection

Double click 'Shortcut to CSS'
Enter you password then click CONNECT
After all the squealing stops, double click 'The Internet'

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