how to startup computer with internet connection default set as disabled?

[Robbie]

I have access to the internet via broadband, meaning at computer
startup I am automatically connected to the internet. I would prefer to
startup my computer with this connection disabled. I know that I can go
to the Network Connections option in Control Panel and manually disable
the Local Area Connection, so that when I next startup my computer the
internet connection remains disabled. I can then enable the connection
when I choose. The problem is rememebering to disable the connection
before shutdown.

Is it possible to set a default so the connection is disabled at
startup? Is there something in Computer Management (in Administrative
Tools) that can be changed?

Thanks in advance

Robbie

 

[peterk]

There really is no reason to shut your system down.On mine I just shut the
monitor off.I have had the sysem on 24/7 for the past year....except for
restarts during installations.
I also use ZoneAlarm Firewall which has the ability to block all incoming
and outgoing data ...in effect cutting off broadband.
The program is free...do a google and I am sure you'll find it.
peterk