Auto Disconnect Prompt

[Diane]

My Windows XP used to have a pop-up window prompt to
remind me to disconnect my dial-up connection when I shut
down Internet Explorer and/or Outlook Express. It no
longer comes up. How can I get it to function again? I
can't even find it anywhere.

 

[smitty]

Go to Control Panel
Click "Internet Options"
Click "Connections" TAB
Click "Settings"
Click "Advanced"
Check box that says "Disconnect when connection may no longer be needed"

 

[cimex]

That is very interesting...
I have never seen that message. Just tested for it by shutting down all my
IE screens, and no such message appeared.
Perhaps it is part of your ISP's software.

PS: if that is your real email, I guarantee that it will be harvested
electronically and used to send you spam and viruses.

 

[smitty]

HI, cimex

No, it is not an ISP thing. It is part of IE and is very useful if you are
forgetful (like me) and are on a dial-up. If you are on DSL, of course, you
don't need it . . . which is why there is the option of turning it off.

And you are correct about using real email address on news (SWEN is
backwards spelling of "news") groups.

Cheers,

 

[cimex]

Thanks, Smitty. Regarding the "SWEN" miscreants, they may be evil, but we
cannot say they lack a sense of humor.