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Dial up connects automatically

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  • 18-05-2007 1:17pm
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    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭


    Howdy

    I'm still on dial up which when I double click on say IE I have to physically click on "Dial" in order to connect. I am happy enough with this.

    I have noticed lately that it often connects itself. There are some programs that connect in order to check for updates. There is also an automatic update that connects every so often for Apple/Itunes.

    Is there anyway to blanket block these things from connecting automatically or do I have to change preferences in each application? My worry is I leave the pc on converting files etc overnight and it decides to connect itself to the internet without me knowing.


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    petes
    Registered Users Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    Have you your anti-virus, anti-spyware up to date.

    If so use this


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    ActorSeeksJob
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,970 ✭✭✭ActorSeeksJob


    Petes link should work. Let us know if it doesn't and theres something else we can try.


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    matt-dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭matt-dublin


    open the dial up properties in internet explorer settings and change it to never dial a connection.


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    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    Cheers guys I'll give it a shot over the weekend when I am at home


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