Broad+Band+Failure+to+connect.

Broad Band Failure to connect.

There exists a peculiarity of some versions of XP with broadband.

Namely when you boot up the Service does not connect

You can try all your shortcuts to no avail with the exception of Outlook

Which connects then drops the line when the E‐Mails have been downloaded.

Do not start to panic and rush for the installation disc, there is a simpler solution

However not permanent, you will in all probability have to repeat the procedure again in the future.

Before I give you the fix please do not enquire of me what is the cause, and I doubt if Microsoft knows either.

Now remember if on Broadband you should not have to dial the connection

That’s the theory anyway.

To fix:‐

Go to :‐

Start > Control Panel > Internet Options.

Click the Connections tab

There you will find that your version of XP states you have to dial up

And would you believe there is a dot in the Radio button which says

Never dial a connection

Change it to :‐

Always dial my default

That’s it now it will happily work when you click any of your links.

No wonder people get traumatised.