DialUp Internet Connection Problem

Hey Everyone, I am a computer repair technician and I have ran into a problem at work that I have had problems with but have found a fix for it but this problem nothing seems to work. I have (2) Dell Dimension systems both run Windows XP w/ SP2. The problem is the DialUp connection. When you open the connection and click connect it allows you to connect to the internet, it goes thru all the steps in connected and says connected. In task manager it says connected yet the dialup connection says disconnected and when you open it again a new connect dialog comes up. It is connected to the net but only can disconnect when you restart or shut down. I have tried new dialup connections and a removal of the modem device from device manager and phone & modem options in control panel. Nothing has worked so does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help!!!

 

If you open Internet Options in Control Panel, then click the Connections; which of the 3 dial selections is highlighted? I would suggest trying "never dial".

Of course, then you will have to manually dial out.

 

Yes, that option is selected but still doesnt show connection status in system tray.

 

Try this,

Go to Network places, click on "show all connections" left side of box... right click on that connection and go properties, when that box is showing down the bottom is 2 boxes "show icon in notification area when connected" and Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity" make sure both are ticked .... that should put it in your taskbar and show connected.

Steve

 

I went into "network connections" right clicked on my dialup connection, The only option is "show icon in notification area when connected" nothing else. This is already checked, Ive tried everything I can think of I dont know whats up with this.

 

Ok, Ive tried everything I can think of here and I have found one thing that worked. I did a reinstallation repair and then reinstalled service pack 2. After I did this it fixed the problem. I dont know of any other fix for this but this worked for me. I want to thank everyone who posted replies to help. THANKS!

 

It sounds like something that just happened to me. Freaking SP2. Try manually installing your ISP's info. I know there's a technical term for that, my brain is about fried.

Basic story.

Sp2 wreaked havoc>
Reformatted HD>
Internet installer via cd>didn't work
Manually entered info> plus clicked "never dial"
Result: 2 icons, one is windows, one is ISP's, One works, one doesn't...just **** around till you get it :]

Or call the ISP and bitch and have them troubleshoot it. *recommended* :]