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by metnever

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I want to log on to the internet with out using MSN explorer. It would be a lot easier to just click on Internet Explorer and log on to a regular connection with my MSN ISP. I already tryed a custom connection with my MSN Explorer numbers, user name, and password. It dialed the number but didn't log in. Can anybody help?

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by dklippert

Not to cop out, but these guys work with this every day. I usually work at it for about 2 hours, and then call (:')

MSN Member Support
(800) 386-5550

by dmiles

You can download another browserf and set it as the default browser (netscape or lycos),then logon.
Once logged on,you can then use the browser

by metnever

These three answers aren't what I'm talking about. MSN works for me, I can use Internet Explorer while MSN Explorer is logged in. Im using XP. I want to bypass MSN Explorer all together by going to Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections - Network Connections and click on Create a New connection. I want to use a regular basic connection instead of having the MSN window taking up space by copying the numbers and settings.

by ann777

It's the same using AOL or any dial-up ISP. That's the way it is designed to work.

IE will work secondary or first... but you need to login.

Those login parameters are controlled by your account. MSN Explorer was "designed" to do it all.

MSN is your ISP; Call them.

They are the only ones who can help you ... although they will want you to continue to use their software (MSN Explorer).

All three of the above answers are correct.

by dustyd

Some ISP accounts (esp. AOL) require you to use their dial-up software. If not, you should be able to view the phone number your MSN dialer is using to connect. Check to be sure your login and password are correct in dial-up networking. It may bethat your account with MSN requires their dialer. You can call and ask about upgrading to another plan that will allow you to use your own. ( These usually come with POP client access for downloading email with Outlook Express or other, also.)

by dmiles

You are trying to bypass the dialup provided by your ISP,to which is not the way it was designed,one ISP service does not let you use their network connection to be configured with another ISP,this would be a security issue,MSN provide their own Access numbers as do others.

Call your ISP and ask them how you can bypass their configuration and use it with another ISP

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