>How do I launch Windows Dial-Up Networking Connection?

I have done this using WWIPSTUFF from www.west-wind.com .It is free. You can launch the dial-up networking by retreiving a web page.

>How do I test if the user is connected to the Internet or if I need to launch Windows Dial-Up Networking Connection?

You shouldn't need to do this Win05/98 will launch the connection if it needs to.