I have a desktop computer, Sony Vaio, with Win XP. I use a cable modem to connect to the web. But when I click to a web site, my old dial up phone connection box, keeps popping up. I have to shut it off, and then click to work on line again, Any fix for this?\nThanks in advance
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Go to Tools>Internet Options>Connections and select "Never dial a connection."\n\nHappy surfing!
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You need to unplug the cable modem power for 30 seconds and plug it back in to let it reset after you change computers.  I just found that out from trial and error, while I was hooking up to my laptop.  On the laptop I had to restart the computer also, but on the desktop I didn't have to.  I think I am going to buy a wireless router next.
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Ok, a few steps:\n1. Try connecting the modem to the computer. If u are unnable to connect to the internet the the problem could be youre modem(mo signal or hardware malfunction) or the cable you are using\n2. If step 1 succeds (and youre connection is ok) try connecting your modem to the router, router to the computer, access the router from youre computer (it mostlikely has a web interface accesable by a private space address - check the routers instruction manual to see it's default address and what address you should use for youre computer) and try to configure the wan interface on youre router....If that fails hmmm..I never got to that but come back and we'll try more :D
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a possible virus infection ie Trojan horse a rouge dialler programme that has infected your computer a spy-ware programme that you accidentally down loaded with other down loads .try scanning comp for any of these using your Internet security prog or spy-ware prog ,also try systems restore reboot your comp to an earlier date when it was working OK using xp systems restore .but the most likely problem is a rogue dialler program that connects automatically as you say these use premium rate charges and can push up your phone bills dramatically
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if you're writing this, i guess your computer is fine.\n\ni have the same problem at home using dial up and some older software.  rebooting usually fixes it - i think it's more a graphics/software problem than a connection problem - usually happens when I've left my computer on for a long time (days) without rebooting, and have opened and closed numerous programs - especially games\n\ngood luck
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If firefox stopped. Try opening Internet explorer. If internet explorer works and firefox doesnt you'll know why.\n\n\nDialup usually disconnects people especially if you use something digusting like aol and walmart connect.\n\n\nNetscape dialup, earthlink, and juno are the best rated dialup services.
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Are you losing the connectivity from the computer or the ISP? Do you have a Modem and are the link lights on or off (and do they stay on when you try to connect).  You need to start at the source and work to the computer to define the problem.  First be sure of connectivity to your Modem or router -- If this is Okay then replace the cable (cheap and quick) if all is well to the computer it must be in the computer setting -- the best place to start is searching network connection problems and following the direction to investigate the problem.   If you are using "cable" internet those thinks need to be reset all the time under certain circumstances (power everything down for 3 min. and start powering up from the source)
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Tools > Internet Options\n\nChoose Connections tab\n\nChoose Never dial a connection\n\nOr Internet Options in Control Panel and do the same
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I use Sony Ericsson T300 (which has a built-in modem) via a cheap USB Irda dongle on my computer. Just make sure you have a working GPRS connection with your cellular provider (you can WAP browse in your cell phone). I setup a dial-up connection on my computer with a number from my cellular provider (#99**5) - the #99** part I think is standard while 5 is actually the CID # for GPRS setting on my T300 which I got from my provider) and with the T300 connected via Irda I can get online. I also have to configure Internet Explorer use a proxy server (an ip address on the GPRS setting on the phone) so I can browse the web. It's very slow (the Irda connection between my computer and my T300 is only 9.6bps) but it gets you there.
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Wait... I'm a bit confused. Do you want to use wireless internet, or use your cell phone for dial up internet? For the first, wireless internet, you need a broadband service provider, a wireless router, and a wireless card for your pc. For the second, using your cell phone for dialup you need... oh hell I know there's a way to do this, but I only know it works with laptops, not pcs. It's complicated, but this site can explain, for laptops, anyhow: http://www.bmyers.com/public/938.cfm?sd=30 For a pc... honestly it would just be easier to get a phone jack installed in the basement.
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What you need is an adapter that plugs into your Internet connection and outputs a standard analog phone connection.  This way you can plug in and any phone of your choosing including a cordless phone.  I use a Grandstream HT488 device and I haven't had any trouble with it. \n\nI used primarily for free world dial-up which is a little better than yahoo.  Another thing is that it is always on and the computer isn't required to be on.
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As far as not being online, your computer can freeze at any time. While online your phone modem is engaged and you will only be kicked out should you have some service like call waiting that throws those extra beeps in the mix.  So while online you are fine.  Offline your modem is not engaged, but when the phone rings, the modem queries the tonal signals thinking a network connection is about to be made.  This might happen more frequently if say you have a fax/modem and fax software loaded.\n\nBasically, as was mentioned up above, you just need fine a way to "catch" those incoming calls, or check your modem setup.  One cheap way to fix this problem is disconnect your modem (just pull out the cable) when you're offline.
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A friend had this exact same problem - see source.\n\nAlternatively (unlikely!) does your friend only have a time limited dial-up connection eg not 24/7 but only available between certain hours?  If so, is she exceeding the time cut-off limit?
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Are you on dial up, DSL or cable?  If on dialup, sometimes the sites "time out" and will not load, especially if there are many graphics.  Also, there are some sites that are actually down at times.  Lastly, is there a block on certain sites on your computer?
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check ur phone line that connects ur wall to the computer(usually it should be a direct connection with no splitters or any other devices) if it has a dial tone. then at the back of ur tower, u should have two holes for ur modem(not the lan which is bigger). one should say phone and other should be line. make sure it is in line. if all fails, then call dell and ask them to do a hyperterminal.(also letthem know that ur getting a no dial tone msg) if the hyperterminal fails, the it has to be a problem wit the modem. cuz if everything is ok then it has to be a problem wit the modem, which if is wrong then dell should replace lol\ni am a dial up tech so i have see this one before\nu can try hyperterminal, its pretty simple and harmless, check this link for info, http://www.umanitoba.ca/acn/remote/faq/hyper-using.html\nlol
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Could be you need to update your browser.  If that doesnt help .....take your modem and unplug it and restart it up .   SOmetimes you just have to reset the modem afterawhile.
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Ok if you have a ROUTER and DSL MODEM then make sure you do not have any software firewall installed or you have problems.\n\nIf you have a Router you don't need software firewall like zonealarm or mcafee firewall etc..\n\nIf however you do not have a router go to the next step.\n\nSTEP 2.\nGo to Control Panel and then click WINDOWS FIREWALL and make sure it's enabled but click the EXCEPTIONS TAB.  If you see yahoo messenger or winamp in there delete them or uncheck the box.\n\nNow what will happen is the next time you start Yahoo messenger for example WINDOWS will ask you if you want to allow it.  SAY YES this time.\n\nSometimes people get the message and they say NO and then it blocks you from using that software over the Internet.\n\nSometimes Yahoo messenger has problems at the start up of your Internet.  Like when you reboot your computer at the beginning it will say it can't connect.  This is yahoos problem they have to fix and it happens to me and everybody.  It's not your computer at all.\n\nGo to the site below to have a more enjoyable experience with your computer