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dortmunder
30-May-09, 14:16
Hello. I'm having a problem with Windows 7 (64 bit) that I did not have with the 32 bit version – connection to the internet via my Speedtouch 330 modem. I think I know where the problem is, I just don't know how to fix it.


It IS possible to connect to the Net because I have my Avira (antivirus) configured to automatically dial using my ISP username and password. It connects perfectly.


However, when I try to connect by myself or by opening up a browser, I get the error message shown in Pic 1 (attached). By checking the settings (Pic 2) I see that I have no information stored under 'Username' and 'Password' and this, I think, is the problem. When I type this information in and click 'OK' it is not saved. (With Vista and Win7 32 bit, the Username and Password are always visible in the 'My ISP settings'.)


Does anyone agree that this is my problem? And do you have a solution?


Many thanks indeed if you do!
blueivy
30-May-09, 17:06
Can't see the attachment until it's been approved. Is this the RC you are running?
dortmunder
30-May-09, 19:34
It's the latest evaluation copy - build 7137. S'okay though, it's a bug peculiar to this build. I've since seen others making similar posts on specialised forums.
blueivy
31-May-09, 08:49
It's the latest evaluation copy - build 7137. S'okay though, it's a bug peculiar to this build. I've since seen others making similar posts on specialised forums.

You'd think a bug as widespread as this (as I'm sure there are a LOT of people who need this functionality) wouldn't have made it through the testing. Maybe they'll put a patch out?
dortmunder
31-May-09, 20:15
Let's hope so. Meantime, I've made a batch file to connect to the ISP and open Firefox at the same time.
blueivy
01-Jun-09, 15:11
Let's hope so. Meantime, I've made a batch file to connect to the ISP and open Firefox at the same time.

Can you reveal that batch file? :D

Just in case anybody else installs the RC and they need it.
dortmunder
01-Jun-09, 15:31
For me, the text is:

@echo off
rasdial "My ISP" myISPusername myISPpassword
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
exit