XP is Autodialing to the Internet

[Guest_imported]

I just installed a full version of XP PRO yesterday and hooked it to my peer to peer network in which I use Internet Connection Sharing. I noticed that the XP machine was auto dialing and I am curious if anyone has had a simialiar experience. I did go through the "ACTIVATION" process, but during setup I opted not to "REGISTER" since at that point I had not hooked to the network. Could it be attempting to register the software? Since it is not opening a browser how can I determine what it is connecting to? Thanks

 

[mithrilhall]

Get a firewall, such as Sygate's and it will show you where it's trying to connect to. You'll also have the option of allowing it to connect or not.

 

[rjkrash]

Your system may be trying to check for Windows updates.

Right click on My Computer > choose Properties > select Automatic Updates (tab) > choose your preference under Notification Settings.

You may also want to check the Dial-up Preferences settings at:

Right click Network Places > choose Properties > select Advanced (menu) > Dial-up Preferences... > enable (check) Always ask me before autodialing.
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[mxdcy]

common spyware programs may also be the source of autodial as i find out lately try scanning your system with

http://www.lavasoftusa.com

software called ad-aware remember to install the update signuture file (locate it and copy it to the intallation directory of ad-aware)

CSP