Trying to identify a programme that starts...

[chuns]

....automatically every time I turn the machine on.

It is something that tries to access the internet, and I would prefer
it not to do so automatically. I am on dial-up, and so have disabled
"connect automatically", but cannot identify what programme is actually
doing the dial up.

I have looked in start programmes, and have run a programme called
"Scotty". I tried Task manager whilst it was trying; and have looked
(as far as I can) in the options section of all programmes that might
be trying (Norton, AD-Aware, Sybot etc)

Is there something I can do to catch it 'at it' so I can identify it
and disable it until I am on broadband?

Any advice warmly welcomed.

Thank you.

 

[Gordon]

..automatically every time I turn the machine on.

It is something that tries to access the internet, and I would prefer
it not to do so automatically. I am on dial-up, and so have disabled
"connect automatically", but cannot identify what programme is actually
doing the dial up.

Check that your clock is not set to synchronise to an internet
clock.......used to be the default AFAIK......

 

[NewScience]

I had the same problem with WGA and then Windows Live Toolbar (Favorites,
....).

When the dial-up window comes up, CLick Cancel, bring up Task Manager, right
click on the Dial-up Window under Applications, Select Go To Process, and
see what the dial-up window is associated with.

Also, check out the dial-up window little icon on the left top part of the
window. Check out what it looks like.
Re-post here.

 

[John John]

Get yourself a real firewall and it will identify and block outgoing
traffic.

John

 

[chuns]

Thank you, all. I will try, and let you know.

 

[chuns]

Thank you, all. I will try, and let you know.

Bit of feedback for you all...

I did as advised, and found that Google Toolbar Notify was the
culprit.

Many thanks to all who set out to help me - most grateful.