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Redials randomly
I have checked the dialup properties in Outlook, Outlook Express, IE6 and Norton. My computer tries to connect to the Internet randomly without interaction from me. I have scanned with Norton which is uptodate. No virus found. Can anyone help
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Cpu69
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Cpu69
In IE have you done this
http://tipster.stormrad.com/tips/disableautodial.html
Also check you donot have any third party tool that is doing this auto dialing
check your task scheduler
SUnray
http://tipster.stormrad.com/tips/disableautodial.html
Also check you donot have any third party tool that is doing this auto dialing
check your task scheduler
SUnray
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Thanks Sunray, I will try your suggestions and let you know.
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Greetings, cpu69!
Programs like to dial to their homepage to get update. Media Player and Real Player do this. Go their preference or option section and turn the auto update off. Check for other startup programs in System Configuration Utility also.
I recommend using a software firewall like Zone Alarm. It catches the programs dialing out as well as in. That is how I found my Sony update was dialing home and turn off the program.
Best wishes, war1
Programs like to dial to their homepage to get update. Media Player and Real Player do this. Go their preference or option section and turn the auto update off. Check for other startup programs in System Configuration Utility also.
I recommend using a software firewall like Zone Alarm. It catches the programs dialing out as well as in. That is how I found my Sony update was dialing home and turn off the program.
Best wishes, war1
Much easier way is:
IE - Internet Options - Connections: Check the "Never dial a connection" option. This way - no auto dial-up will be done.
Create a shortcut to your internet dialer on the desktop.
When you need to connect to internet - just dial the connection manually.
IE - Internet Options - Connections: Check the "Never dial a connection" option. This way - no auto dial-up will be done.
Create a shortcut to your internet dialer on the desktop.
When you need to connect to internet - just dial the connection manually.
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Thanks, war1
We have not heard from you in awhile? Did any comment help you solve your problem? Do you have any more questions? If an Expert help you, please accept his/her answer with an excellent or good grade.
Thanks, war1
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