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Is there any way of finding out what program wants to access the internet
whenever the computer is switched on.
 
Install a personal firewall application. like ZoneAlarm (application-based
firewall). Gives complete control.

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Is there any way of finding out what program wants to access the internet
whenever the computer is switched on.
 
I installed zone alarm but my computer still is accesing the internet. I
have checked the programs but I can't determine which one is the culprit.


Ramesh said:
Welcome, Wayne.

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Thanks Ramesh I will.
Ramesh said:
Install a personal firewall application. like ZoneAlarm (application-based
firewall). Gives complete control.

--
Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
Aim: SRamesh2k
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

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Is there any way of finding out what program wants to access the internet
whenever the computer is switched on.
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Hi Wayne,

If you are referring to the "bytes transferred" notification in the system
tray, it can be due to several reasons. If there is a huge transfer without
user activity and no applications running, it may be due to "Automatic
Windows Updates" service or BITS.

Disable AutomaticUpdates service and try again.

Also, open a DOS box and type "netstat -o" to see which process is accessing
the internet currently. Map the process ID with that shown in Task Manager.

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Ramesh [MS-MVP]
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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

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I installed zone alarm but my computer still is accesing the internet. I
have checked the programs but I can't determine which one is the culprit.


Ramesh said:
Welcome, Wayne.

--
Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
Aim: SRamesh2k
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


Thanks Ramesh I will.
Ramesh said:
Install a personal firewall application. like ZoneAlarm (application-based
firewall). Gives complete control.

--
Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
Aim: SRamesh2k
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


Is there any way of finding out what program wants to access the internet
whenever the computer is switched on.
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