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Modem automatically dials when you start your computer or start certain programs
Modem automatically dials when you start your computer or start certain programs
When you start your Windows XP-based computer or start a program on your computer, the modem may attempt to automatically dial a connection to DSL Extreme.
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.
DSL Extreme software is located in the Startup folder or on the registry's Run key.
A registry entry is set to dial.
To resolve this issue, use one or more of the following methods.
Disable Autodial
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.
Modify the Registry
Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. DSL Extreme or Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.A registry entry may be set to dial. To resolve this issue, configure Internet Explorer to not connect by using a modem, or set the AutoConnect value in the registry key to 0.
Warning Some programs may configure the registry to dial automatically, and by altering this registry value, you may affect the functionality of these programs.
To configure Internet Explorer to not connect by using a modem, follow these steps:
1. Start Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Connections tab, and then click Never dial a connection.
3. Click OK.
To set the AutoConnect value in the registry key to 0, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
3. Locate and select the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\RemoteAccess\Profile\<ConnectionName>
In the right pane, double-click the AutoConnect value, and then reset the value from 1 to 0.
Created On: 11/9/2004 8:00:00 AM
Last Modified On: 6/21/2005 6:58:00 AM
Article ID: 10149
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