request information from microsoft

[Gwyn Upritchard]

I recently reinstalled windows Xp
I activated but not registered(I have registered before)
I keep getting this message
"You or a program have requested information from
microsoft what connection do you want to use"
After repeatedly cancelling this message.
Today I allowed it to connect and checked on task manager
to find out what program it was (I thought it may have
been auto update)but found no program running.
could anyone tell me what is going on and how to stop
this annoying message?
Gwyn Upritchard
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Rob Schneider]

I recently reinstalled windows Xp
I activated but not registered(I have registered before)
I keep getting this message
"You or a program have requested information from
microsoft what connection do you want to use"
After repeatedly cancelling this message.
Today I allowed it to connect and checked on task manager
to find out what program it was (I thought it may have
been auto update)but found no program running.
could anyone tell me what is going on and how to stop
this annoying message?
Gwyn Upritchard
(e-mail address removed)

I have a hunch that this has nothing to do with Microsoft. I could be
wrong. Have you checked your computer recently for nefarious programs
(spy-bots, worms, viruses, etc.)?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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I recently reinstalled windows Xp
I activated but not registered(I have registered before)
I keep getting this message
"You or a program have requested information from
microsoft what connection do you want to use"
After repeatedly cancelling this message.
Today I allowed it to connect and checked on task manager
to find out what program it was (I thought it may have
been auto update)but found no program running.
could anyone tell me what is going on and how to stop
this annoying message?
Gwyn Upritchard
(e-mail address removed)