XP communication to Microsoft

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I know that every time I turn on my computer with XP, there is data exchange
between (I assume) Microsoft and the computer. I can see this by watching
the activity in bytes received and transmitted.

Does anyone know exactly what is going on during that connection? Perhaps,
it's just checking for updates?
 
mixer said:
I know that every time I turn on my computer with XP, there is data exchange
between (I assume) Microsoft and the computer. I can see this by watching
the activity in bytes received and transmitted.

Does anyone know exactly what is going on during that connection? Perhaps,
it's just checking for updates?
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Do you have WinXP set to automatically check for updates? Do you have
WinXP set to automatically check the time? The computer will be doing
no more than you've allowed it to do. (Even if unintentionally, by your
having installed spyware.)


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mixer said:
I know that every time I turn on my computer with XP, there is data
exchange
between (I assume) Microsoft and the computer. I can see this by
watching
the activity in bytes received and transmitted.

Does anyone know exactly what is going on during that connection?
Perhaps,
it's just checking for updates?
Click to expand...
Assume nothing. If you have a DSL connection with the always on feature,
then the computer may be doing nothing more than connecting to your ISP.
(For example).
Jim
 
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