modem problems

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David

I am using xp home and the dial up modeom that I have is
always turning on when I am not giving the comand.Is any
body familar with this problem? and how do I fix the
agrivating thing I am not in an area that has broadband
and would like to run my network with uot having this
hassle
 
Check that you have no programs set to log onto the net automatically..
Windows Messenger, Yahoo messenger, Outlook Express, Outlook can do this..
 
If I understand correctly, you are not using broadband for internet
connection so you do want the modem to turn on when you do go online except
when you are not online, the modem keeps dialing by it's self.

Some program may be trying to get online. The program could possibly
legitimate or it could be one of those pain in the ass dialers that came
from some porno/Viagra web sites.

If it is a legitimate program trying to go on line, such as Antivirus
program trying to get the latest updates then you need to find this program
and tell it to either ask you for permission or to just not do it until you
ask for it.

If it is not legitimate program doing this then ....you know what to do.
 
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