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Win2000 automatically dialing ISP

Author:

Bob Levien

Date:

Wednesday, 1st May 2002 16:14

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Category:

Computers and Software

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Hi,

I've just installed a modem in a machine running win2K which didn't previously have one. I've also installed a LAN card. For some reason this machine is now desparate to get onto the internet - it dials up every 20 mins.

I can't work out what piece of software is triggering it - IE is set to "Never dial a connection". Anyone got any ideas how I can identify what's causing it (the event log doesn't help)?
Could it be something on the LAN?

Bob Levien.

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•	Win2000 automatically dialing ISP
	Hi, I've just installed a modem in a machine running win2K which didn't previously have one. I've also installed a LAN ...

Bob Levien

01/05/02 16:14

17443

•	Re: Win2000 automatically dialing ISP
	I would suggest that you install a personal firewall. This will tell you what's trying to connect out, and ...

Bill Daly

01/05/02 21:32

17454

•	Re: Win2000 automatically dialing ISP
	Hi Bob First thing that springs to mind is that your anti-virus software could be trying to check if an update ...

William Hann

01/05/02 16:16

17444

•	Re: Win2000 automatically dialing ISP
	Ah - good thinking. I'll have to check that out - I didn't set this machine up myself and since ...

Bob Levien

01/05/02 16:52

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