IE 8 no longer asking if I want to connect

K29 · 06-27-2009, 10:17 AM

I am using IE 8 on Windows XP.
Every once in a while something happens where IE decides to stop bringing up the Dial-Up connection pop-up that asks me whether I would like to connect or remain offline.
I have found this extremely handy: to type an address and then be automatically asked to connect.
I realise that its not the end of the world, but I can not seem to find a way to fix this.
I have tried going into Control Panel->Internet Options-> Advanced and Resetting IE but the only way that seems to fix this is to perform a System Restore to when IE 8 was not on the system and then re-download and install it.

I'm not sure what causes this problem every couple of months, but I suspect that it happens when I get disconnected while IE is busy.
Is there a simple way to bring my beloved pop-up back?
Thanks in advance

fej2008 · 06-27-2009, 02:15 PM

Try going to internet options then go to connections tab then under it there's a white box and make sure your dial up connection is there listed then make sure you select "Dial a connection whenever the connection is not present." and check also if you have your default dial up connection there listed as default.

06-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
K29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	IE 8 no longer asking if I want to connect I am using IE 8 on Windows XP. Every once in a while something happens where IE decides to stop bringing up the Dial-Up connection pop-up that asks me whether I would like to connect or remain offline. I have found this extremely handy: to type an address and then be automatically asked to connect. I realise that its not the end of the world, but I can not seem to find a way to fix this. I have tried going into Control Panel->Internet Options-> Advanced and Resetting IE but the only way that seems to fix this is to perform a System Restore to when IE 8 was not on the system and then re-download and install it. I'm not sure what causes this problem every couple of months, but I suspect that it happens when I get disconnected while IE is busy. Is there a simple way to bring my beloved pop-up back? Thanks in advance

06-27-2009, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
fej2008 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 263 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: IE 8 no longer asking if I want to connect Try going to internet options then go to connections tab then under it there's a white box and make sure your dial up connection is there listed then make sure you select "Dial a connection whenever the connection is not present." and check also if you have your default dial up connection there listed as default.