install some firewall software and have it notify you what is dialing. chances are it is either a virus or spyware. you might as well run a complete virus scan while you are at it and download some spyware and adware scanners onto your system to clean them out.
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I have a Windows ME operating system and recently after leaving the web I noticed that now everytime I boot the computer the system automatically dials into the web (via modem). This is not what I want to happen but I have been unable to find what is causing this condition and correct it.

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