bromaine
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Internet connection at bootup
I have a new system with Win 98. Everytime I boot up something is attempting to dial up my network connection. What ever it is, is using IE. I have proved this by changing the default IE dialup settings. My default browser is Netscape, and when I use it this other feature is continually disconnecting me.
TweakUI doesnt come with new computers!!!! Go to the microsoft site and download the powertools. One of the powertools is TweakUI. It will be installed in the contol panel! Go to the controlpanel and click on the TweakUI ICON. In tweak there is an option to contect to the internet automatically. Make sure you dont have a check in this box. As for auto disconnect, need more info. Is it when you shut down the web browser, or after being idle for a certain lenght of time?? If you need email me at jacobas@clds.net.
Jake
Jake
Jac,
If you read Broms' other question, he/she installed the powertoys already.
If you read Broms' other question, he/she installed the powertoys already.
TweakUI doesnt come with new computers!!!! Go to the microsoft site and download the powertools. One of the powertools is TweakUI. It will be installed in the contol panel! Go to the controlpanel and click on the TweakUI ICON. In tweak there is an option to contect to the internet automatically. Make sure you dont have a check in this box. As for auto disconnect, need more info. Is it when you shut down the web browser, or after being idle for a certain lenght of time?? If you need email me at jacobas@clds.net.
Jake
Jake
ASKER
TweakUI does not have check for connecting at startup and nothing in my startup folder is doing it either
Brom,
Did you install the TweakUI from the Win98 CD?
Did you install the TweakUI from the Win98 CD?
You may want to check the System Configuration Utility.
It will show you what loads from the Win.ini, System.ini, Startup group, and your Registry keys.
It should be under C:\Windows\System\msconfig
With this utility, you have the ability to Uncheck items that you do not want to load (without actually having to remove their entries)
Craig
It will show you what loads from the Win.ini, System.ini, Startup group, and your Registry keys.
It should be under C:\Windows\System\msconfig
With this utility, you have the ability to Uncheck items that you do not want to load (without actually having to remove their entries)
Craig
You could uninstall IE! The easiest way to COMPLETELY uninstall IE is click start-run and type ieremove! That should do it! AS for the diconnecting, try going into the options or preferences section of your net browser and set the email to check every four minutes. Most ISP's will disconnect you after 5 minutes of unactive time!
Jake
Jake
ASKER
I have attempted all of the above. Under msconfig nothing is starting up that would access my internet dial up. Nothing in the startup folder either. My ISP does not disconnect after any length of time..It even happens when I am actively on the internet...The dial up request is the first thing that loads when I boot up...if that helps...
Just a few questions for you...
Do you have anything like real player installed?
Do you have ICQ installed?
Have you used the machine on a network?
Do you have Client for Microsoft Networks installed?
Are you with a service provider like compuserve?
Do you have an active desktop with a channel bar?
Do you have anything like real player installed?
Do you have ICQ installed?
Have you used the machine on a network?
Do you have Client for Microsoft Networks installed?
Are you with a service provider like compuserve?
Do you have an active desktop with a channel bar?
Here is something to check.
Open Internet Explorer.
Selct View and then Internet Options.
Now Select Connection and then be sure connect to the Internet Using Modem is select by "To change Your settings Directly, choose one of these Options."
Next Click settings and ensure that the box "Connect Automatically to Update subscriptions" is not checked.
If it was this should fix the problem.
If it wasn't we'll try another path!
Open Internet Explorer.
Selct View and then Internet Options.
Now Select Connection and then be sure connect to the Internet Using Modem is select by "To change Your settings Directly, choose one of these Options."
Next Click settings and ensure that the box "Connect Automatically to Update subscriptions" is not checked.
If it was this should fix the problem.
If it wasn't we'll try another path!
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answers to mrorange
yes to real player
yes to ICQ- set to not connect at startup
Not on a network
Client for Microsoft Networks installed and used for internet connection
Nothing like Compuserve or AOL - direct ISP
channel bar is disabled at startup
Need to systematically go thru arunm's last response...
however there is not a System32.exe file on my entire system
I suspect I have an application causing this, but cannot locate it...it is not in my startup directory as I moved everything out of it temporarily and it still happens....
Thanks everyone for inputs...hope to resolve with all your help
yes to real player
yes to ICQ- set to not connect at startup
Not on a network
Client for Microsoft Networks installed and used for internet connection
Nothing like Compuserve or AOL - direct ISP
channel bar is disabled at startup
Need to systematically go thru arunm's last response...
however there is not a System32.exe file on my entire system
I suspect I have an application causing this, but cannot locate it...it is not in my startup directory as I moved everything out of it temporarily and it still happens....
Thanks everyone for inputs...hope to resolve with all your help
ASKER
I found it and it was the last item that arunm suggested. Personal Web server had been disabled but it was not cleared from the registry...Removing the MSDTC entry took care of the problem...Thank you for your help
Check TweakUI in the Control Panel and see if it is not enabled for auto connecting on startup.
Also, check in your startup folder in the start menu to see if your not starting a utility to auto dial the internet.