We have a computer at work that keeps bring up a popup menu asking if we want to connect. I have tried everywhere to stop this from happening but it just won't go away. I have checked all the settings in my email system but nothing seems to stop the menu from popping up it pops up about every 15 mins. Any ideas???
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one option is to disable dial-on-demand....
or - scan your system for spy/ad ware - these may be trying to intiate a connection. you can find more spyware tools - faq608-3482.
good luck!
<marc> i wonder what will happen if i press this...![[pc]](/data/assets/smilies/pc.gif "[pc] [pc]")
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or - scan your system for spy/ad ware - these may be trying to intiate a connection. you can find more spyware tools - faq608-3482.
good luck!
<marc> i wonder what will happen if i press this...
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It could also be a legitimate program such as anti-virus looking for updates. Numerous possibilties exist in RealPlayer/Jukebox, Quicktime, Musicmatch jukebox, and quite a few others.
Cheers,
Jim
Cheers,
Jim
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