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Automatic disconnection from ISP

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by Peter L Lovell, 2006/04/05.

  1. 2006/04/05
    Peter L Lovell

    Peter L Lovell Inactive Thread Starter

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    How do I prevent XP pro SP3 from automatically disconnecting me from my ISP? I am using a modem to connect to my ISP throught the telephone.
     
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    surferdude2

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    Check settings at Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab > Settings button > Advanced button.

    Normally it's convenient to allow it to disconnect when no longer needed.

    If you are having other disconnect issues, it will likely be due to a poor phone line connection that has noise or a low signal/noise ratio. The phone company will fix that for free. The Call-Waiting service can also cause disconnects.
     
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    Arie

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    Interesting... where did you get SP3 from? That's not available from Microsoft :confused:
     
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    Arie,

    I have seen updates that were offered *after* SP2 listed in various places (not Windows) as SP3. I can't remember exactly where, if I run across it again I'll send you the info.

    B :cool:
     
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    Alpha_and_Omega

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    As soon as I saw "SP3" mentioned, I wondered exactly the same thing.. If I do remember correctly though, I believe I saw on MicroSofts site somewhere that SP3 isn't going to be out until the middle of 2007 though...
     
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    Zander

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    Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs ;)
     
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    bluzkat

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    Zander,

    That was the first place I looked... none of my updates have service pack information listed. They have the 'kb' number, but that's it.

    B :cool:
     
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    charlesvar

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    Microsoft labels post SP2 patches as SP3.

    Below is a detail of Belarc's list of post SP2 MS patches on my system.

    Regards - Charles
     
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    Arie

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    That still doesn't mean you 'have' SP3 :D
     
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    charlesvar

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    True, and that's where the confusion comes from I think.

    Regards - Charles
     
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