Stop Automatic Dialing
By: Arie SlobTo stop your browser - or any other Internet aware application - from automatically dialing up your ISP:
- Click Start and select Programs > Settings > Control Panel
- Open Internet Options
- Select the Connections tab
- Check Never dial a connection
- Also click Start and select Programs > Accessoires > Communications > Dial-Up Networking
- From the Connections menu, choose Settings... and check prompt to use Dial-Up Networking
See this tip if you get a "Do you Want To Close Your Connection?" prompt when closing your Internet aware programs.