Internet connections

[Paul]

Couple of problems, firstly my notebook has started to
try and dial out using my modem account, since installing
XP service pack 1, even though i have clicked "never dial
a connection". Is there anyway of switching this off or
find the programme that is responsible for trying to make
a connection?

Secondly i use the notebook with a LAN connection at
certain times, but i am constintly plagued with the 'work
offline or try again' dialogue box, but as of today its
even bypassing this and trying to connect via the modem
ISP account. any suggestions?

 

[babuji]

Hi,

By default, the AutoDial feature in Windows XP connects the user to the
Internet automatically when an Internet site is accessed on the local
computer. Although this feature works well for most users, sometimes you
want to control dial-up connections manually.

To turn off AutoDial follow these steps

1. Open Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance.

2. Click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Services.

3. Double-click Remote Access Auto Connection Manager.

4. Click Stop to shutdown the service, then set the Startup type at
Disabled, and then click OK.

Now your computer will never try to automatically dial up an Internet
connection. To connect to the Internet manually, use whatever Internet
connection you specified in Network Connections.

Thanks,

Babuji CCNA

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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.

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Couple of problems, firstly my notebook has started to
try and dial out using my modem account, since installing
XP service pack 1, even though i have clicked "never dial
a connection". Is there anyway of switching this off or
find the programme that is responsible for trying to make
a connection?

Secondly i use the notebook with a LAN connection at
certain times, but i am constintly plagued with the 'work
offline or try again' dialogue box, but as of today its
even bypassing this and trying to connect via the modem
ISP account. any suggestions?