Re: Computer auto connects to internet

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Many thanks for the advice, the problem seems to be resolved.I am sorry that
I do not know exactly how, which would have been useful, but thanks again.

"Kelly" <kelly@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u5oEVpSqFHA.272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi Peter,
>
> Right click My Network Places/Properties/Advanced (top toolbar)/Dial-Up
> Preferences/Enable Auto-Dial by Location/Uncheck all locations and check
> off always ask me before auto dialing. Also, Disable autodial while I am
> logged on.
>
> In the Enable Auto-Dial By Location dialog box, select each location for
> which you want the automatic dialing feature to operate. Reboot.
>
> Disable or Enable AutoDial (Line 91)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> To view the list of names and addresses recorded by AutoDial, type the
> following command at a command prompt: rasautou -s
>
> To delete a name or address entry from the list: Start/Run/Regedit
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\RAS Autodial\Addresses
>
> You can delete any TCP/IP addresses that you see under this key. Note that
> AutoDial can use IP addresses, DNS fully qualified domain names (FQDN),
> and NetBIOS names.
>
> Disable "Log on using dial-up connection" pop-up message (Line 77)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Modem Automatically Attempts a Dial-Up Connection [Q316530]
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316530
>
> --
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
>
> "Peter Warburton" <pw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uSYN6AQqFHA.3724@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> For the past few weeks, every time I exit the internet the computer
>> immediately re-dials and re-connects. It does this no matter how many
>> times
>> I disconnect.If I try to open explorer or Outlook Express it tells me
>> that
>> it cannot establish a connection.
>> AVG, Adaware and Spybot haven't found any problems.
>> I have changed the modem without success.
>> The only thing that seems to clear it is to switch off the modem for some
>> time ( Hayes Accura speakerphone external). If I switch off for just a
>> few
>> minutes it immediately re-dials the connection when switched on.
>> Any advice would be much appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>


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