programs will minimize for no reason

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when playing most games win xp will suddenly minimize the
current program for no reason. sometime it will bring up
a option to connect to the net or remain off line. i have
checked for viruses but this has not fixed the problem and
have not been able to find any help on this problem.could
some one help with this problem or point me to where i can
find the solution.
 
A program or spyware might initializing the dial-up connection.

SpyBot S&D searches your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

and

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
* Perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed *

To disable automatic dial completely (means no program can automatically
dial, however you can do manually.)

1. Right click the My computer icon (Desktop), open Manage/Services and
Applications/Services.
2. In the right pane scroll down to Remote Accces Auto Connection Manager
and double click it.
3. Use the Startup type drop box and choose Disabled.

Also see:
Modem Automatically Attempts to Establish a Dial-Up Connection When You
Start Your Computer or Start a Program

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316530


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when playing most games win xp will suddenly minimize the
current program for no reason. sometime it will bring up
a option to connect to the net or remain off line. i have
checked for viruses but this has not fixed the problem and
have not been able to find any help on this problem.could
some one help with this problem or point me to where i can
find the solution.
 
when playing most games win xp will suddenly minimize the
current program for no reason. sometime it will bring up
a option to connect to the net or remain off line. i have
checked for viruses but this has not fixed the problem and
have not been able to find any help on this problem.could
some one help with this problem or point me to where i can
find the solution.

Is it possible that these games are configured to automatically check for
updates? If yes, they may be switching focus from the game (thereby
minimizing it out of view) to the update process. Find the update
settings and change them to something that is more convenient.
 
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