While working in the windows XP system, you might see the dial-up connection dialog coming up automatically. This is caused by some application which is trying to connect to the internet. The exact application is unknown. Most applications for Windows XP are configured and developed to check for updates automatically by contacting respective home website. Some applications notify the user before contacting their servers, most don't. This may be caused by spyware as well. Adwares contact their servers to fetch Ads and some Trojan may even send out your valuable information.
To prevent such automatic dialup box, to appear in windows XP, turn off the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service. This Service creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address. To disable this service, try these steps:
1. Right click My Computer icon, choose Manage/Services and Applications/Services
2. In the right pane, select Remote Access Auto Connection Manager and double click
3. Use the Startup type drop box and choose Disabled.
You may identify the outgoing traffic using an application-based firewall like Sygate or Zone Alarm. Also, it's advisable to scan for spyware and parasites using a trusted antispyware software.
To prevent such automatic dialup box, to appear in windows XP, turn off the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service. This Service creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address. To disable this service, try these steps:
1. Right click My Computer icon, choose Manage/Services and Applications/Services
2. In the right pane, select Remote Access Auto Connection Manager and double click
3. Use the Startup type drop box and choose Disabled.
You may identify the outgoing traffic using an application-based firewall like Sygate or Zone Alarm. Also, it's advisable to scan for spyware and parasites using a trusted antispyware software.
