internet connection

[RFMan]

This problem is driving me crazy.

Every time my PC boots up (Windows ME) the last thing to happen is the 'Connect to Internet' panel comes on, I have to cancel it to work off line.

I have checked all the startup areas and the MSconfig and still no clue as to why it comes up. I did a CNTL ALT DEL and it shows
'Explorer' then 'Connect to', plus other stuff.

Can any one help, Ill try your suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

[marcode]

what programs load on start-up? some of them may be trying to connect to the net...

[RFMan]

I cant see any programs loading on start up, how do I find these.

[marcode]

well if uve checked all the msconfig it should tell u what programs are booting on start up....

im talking about firewalls... ftp software, IE, OE... could be anything that asks for a net connection... just check them all...

and if they're are any, stop them loading on startup, or refuse them internet access with a firewall, or check their internal settings to stop them loading on startup, or dialing for net access on their own...

hth

[RFMan]

I have un checked all the start up programs using MS Config and the internet connection still comes up. Is there any thing else I can do to track the source down.

[raelmadrid]

heres an idea. put win2k on. win me sux a$$

[Leather]

Have you got the latest Zone-alarm firewall on as this trys to phone home on start-up

[magic1]

Ok try going to control panel then open "internet options" go to connections tab above.... then hit "settings " By dialup settings at bottom hit properties then go to "dialing Tab " look to see if "Dial When ever a conection not present " is checked if so remove it " that will stop it