auto 'Dial-Up Connection' on startup
 

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

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.

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

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.