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Modem Automatically Attempts Connect |
This behavior can occur if any of the following conditions are true:
| • | The autodial feature is enabled. Autodial is enabled by default in Windows XP. | | • | The program that you start automatically checks for updated components or Web pages. | | • | A program that dials your ISP is located in the Startup folder or on the registry's Run key. | | • | A registry entry is set to dial. |
To disable autodial, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click Start, and then click Control Panel. | | 2. | If you are using Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. | | 3. | Click Network Connections, and then on the Advanced menu, click Dial-up Preferences. | | 4. | Click the Autodial tab. | | 5. | Click to clear the check boxes that are listed under Enable autodial by location. | | 6. | Click to select the Always ask me before autodialing check box (if not already selected). | | 7. | Click to select the Disable autodial while I am logged on check box. | | 8. | Click OK, and then close the Network Connections dialog box. |
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