Dial Up Problems

[Anopheles]

I recent reinstalled Windows XP Pro and was being driven crazy by pop up
windows wanting to connect to the internet. I foolishly ticked a box alowing
automatic connection. Now it's dialling automatically and I can't find where
to correct that mistake becasue the window no longer pops up.

Can someone assist with:
1. Where do I turn off auto dial of this type and
2. Where do I stop the pop up windows asking to connect?

Thank you.

Anopheles

 

[~me~]

right click My network Places click properties under advanced click dial up
preferences, you will find some options there. You can also tell it to
never dial a connection in IE under Tools options connection.
Good Luck
Wayne

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Hi,

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

--
Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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I recent reinstalled Windows XP Pro and was being driven crazy by pop up
windows wanting to connect to the internet. I foolishly ticked a box alowing
automatic connection. Now it's dialling automatically and I can't find where
to correct that mistake becasue the window no longer pops up.

Can someone assist with:
1. Where do I turn off auto dial of this type and
2. Where do I stop the pop up windows asking to connect?

Thank you.

Anopheles

 

[Anopheles]

right click My network Places click properties under advanced click dial up
preferences, you will find some options there. You can also tell it to
never dial a connection in IE under Tools options connection.
Good Luck
Wayne

Thanks, Wayne. I found the menu with this.

Anopheles

 

[Anopheles]

Hi,

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

--
Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Appreciated, Ramesh. I'll do a search. It may be something calling home.

Anopheles

 

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Most welcome, Anopheles.

--
Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~

Hi,

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

--
Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Appreciated, Ramesh. I'll do a search. It may be something calling home.

Anopheles