Internet Explorer Won't Open Automatically

[Icefire]

I have Windows XP and a dial-up Internet connection. When I connect to the Internet, Internet Explorer doesn't open automatically. I have to open it manually by clicking on the desktop IE icon. I had Windows 98SE on another computer that has since broken beyond repair, and each time I connected to the Internet, IE opened automatically and immediately. I have looked at Tools-Internet Options-Advanced Tab and I don't see an option for setting IE to open automatically upon connecting to the Internet. Does anyone know how I can correct this? Thanks for your replies.

[dl65]

If you open IE .... click on tools/Internet options/connections  make sure you have ticked..... dial whenever a network connection is not present. Then click apply and ok....... Now whenever you startup, click on the IE shortcut and it will dial up and your connected.

dl65  

[ale52]

You can also go to the same place as dl65 recommends and choose "Always dial my default connection".

Alan <><  

[patio]

This actually might be a good thing...if you think about it.

patio.  8-)

[Raptor]

This actually might be a good thing...if you think about it.

patio.  8-)

I'd be careful with that, sometimes it acts up and goes into 'work in offline mode' and it'll show you cached pages and you'll spend a few minutes wondering why you can surf the Internet but not be dialed in.

Man, I hate dial-up.  

[Fed]

Allowing IE to dial a connection is not safe, a rogue website can drop your connection and give IE a 'new' number to dial, usually at premium rates and you don't find out until you get your next phone bill.