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OE insists on Auto connecting on start up.

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by Moore, 2006/08/11.

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    Moore

    Moore Inactive Thread Starter

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    I can`t get it stopped. Where am I going astray. I`d list all the fixes I`ve tried but it would take a while . I wonder what I`m missing!
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    Moore

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    I just now discovered, the computer on start up, auto connects to the internet, but it doesn`t go to any web location ,not OE,IE or anywhere . It just connects.I also neglected to say I`m on Dial up only.
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    PeteC

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    Do you have any programs set to autoupdate - such as Counterspy - which are set to connect if there is no connection or connect a boot?
     
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    Moore

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    not that I`m aware of ,Pete. I uninstalled Ad-Aware and that was no cure.
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    IE > Tools > Internet Options > Connections 'Always dial my default connection' - is that set?
     
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    Moore

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    yeah, Pete it`s checked. I Googled up a step by step to disable it in the registry but it wasn`t enabled. I`ve been wanting to try Mozilla, I think I`ll download it. Maybe that will obliterate it.
    Really It`s no big deal it`s just the Idea that I don`t want the autoconnect on boot!!
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    MrBill

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    How about Never dial a connection? Have you tried opening up your setup for your connection to your ISP and looked in there?
     
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    Moore

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    Mr. Bill,
    I swear I tried that in the earlier stages of this ordeal and it didn`t help. I just now tried it (again?) and everything seems to be OK. I`ll post back if that snake rears it`s ugly head again.
    Thanks to all,
    Moore
     
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    MrBill

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    Sometimes stranger things happen if you know what I mean. I have done things and done things and then look and oh well maybe I didn't do it. Getting old is terrible...lol
    Glae and hope that is what it was...
     
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