sddurbin
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Non-minimized dialog box after connecting with dial-up networking
In searching for an answer to my question before I actually asked, I came across the same question someone had asked back in 1998. He didn't receive a satisfactory answer, but I thought perhaps by now someone had figured out a way to keep the DUN maximized without minimizing to the tray. The reason I dislike having to doubleclick on the tray icon is 'cause I
despise using the mouse - I avoid using it whenever possible; unfortunately it's unavoidable. But does anyone have a solution to this "problem" yet? I anxiously await .... Thanks. (Using Windows98)
kldurbin
despise using the mouse - I avoid using it whenever possible; unfortunately it's unavoidable. But does anyone have a solution to this "problem" yet? I anxiously await .... Thanks. (Using Windows98)
kldurbin
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I complicated it - Right click on Start and click open, drag the DUN icon in start menu and close the box.
then simply do a shift-Esc (or press the windows button if your keboard has on) arrow up to DUN and hit enter. Bla, Bla, Bla ...
then simply do a shift-Esc (or press the windows button if your keboard has on) arrow up to DUN and hit enter. Bla, Bla, Bla ...
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Silly me! My DUN icon was already in my Start Menu, I just didn't realize I could again access it to disconnect (thought I had to click it from the tray) - thanks so much!
kldurbin
kldurbin
Go to the My computer, Dial-up Networking, At the menu bar, drag down Connections, settings, unchecked the box for
[ ] Show an icon on taskbar after connected
[x] Show a confirmation dialog after connected.
Click Apply and OK.
The dialog box after connecting with DUN will dimished. When you need to view connection details, click your original DUN shortcut on the desktop.
pslh