keeps trying to dial up

[Jen]

I use dial up for the internet. When I'm on the computer
and not on the internet I continually get the dial up
message asking if I want to go on the internet. What's
going on here? It's driving me crazy. Please help.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Some parasites trying to call home.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

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[myhelpdesk.org]

I use dial up for the internet. When I'm on the computer
and not on the internet I continually get the dial up
message asking if I want to go on the internet. What's
going on here? It's driving me crazy. Please help.

What version of Windows do you have (XP,2000, 98)?

First check your connections settings. From IE go to Tools | Internet
options. Click on the Connections tab. Highlight the dial up
connection and click the settings tab. Make sure the settings are
correct (see if dial when needed is selected, if it is then some
program may be trying to connect to the internet).
Next check for viruses. AVG from www.grisoft.com is good.
Next check for spyware and adware: www.myhelpdesk.org/spyware
Next you may have to delete the dial up connection (in same spot as
above) and re-install it.

Has this just started? and if so, what is different on yur
PC(update,upgrade, new program)?

Let me know and I will try to help.

www.myhelpdesk.org
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