Check the settings in the Control Panel > Internet Options >
Connections and disallow automatic connectione here.
Also this can be caused by third-party software running in the
background (your applications or malware):
"How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560)
"How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310353)
yes, true, also download and install "Spy Bot Search and Destroy"
its a wonderful free prog for detecting over 10000 spyware adware malware
and auto dialers etc...
then use Spywareblaster to keep them from reaching your computer in the
first place...
Eli
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