auto dial up

[Ed]

My XP system wants to dial up the internet at will. The
setting to "never dialup" is enabled. Any help appreciated

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Ed,

A program or spyware might initializing the dial-up connection.

SpyBot S&D searches your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

and

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
* Perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed *

To disable automatic dial completely (means no program can automatically
dial, however you can do manually.)

1. Right click the My computer icon (Desktop), open Manage/Services and
Applications/Services.
2. In the right pane scroll down to Remote Accces Auto Connection Manager
and double click it.
3. Use the Startup type drop box and choose Disabled.

Also see:
Modem Automatically Attempts to Establish a Dial-Up Connection When You
Start Your Computer or Start a Program

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316530

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
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10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


My XP system wants to dial up the internet at will. The
setting to "never dialup" is enabled. Any help appreciated