auto 'Dial-Up Connection' on startup

[Sikpupi]

Hi

Would anyone know why my Pc is starting to dial out on the 'Dial-Up Connection' as part of the start -up routine of my Pc.

I have Win98 and as it turn it on - it starts to dial out on me.

Whilst I do have a limit of 10 minutes on my dialler to disconnect if not in use - it is a worry for me as I might sometimes turn it on and walk awat from the machine for the rest of the day. If the 10 minute switch off does not kick in - I could be on he phone all day!!!

Any ideas???

Sikpupi

[PPRuNe Pop]

The most probable cause is that you have DUN set to "Automatically connect." But there are other settings both in Internet Options via Tools/Options on the browser. And in OE via Tools/Options.

[timmcat]

You have'nt just installed 'Zone Alarm' have you?

The latest version is known to try and dial up on boot.

I would presume that it will be possible to configure the program somewhere in the settings - something like 'automatically check for upgrades' (uncheck it, of course).

Hope this helps.

Tim

[fobotcso]

Another couple to add to the list of culprits [edit!] that like to dial up automatically on startup are:

RealPlayer
Microsoft Hotmail/Messenger

Usually you can configure this habit out.