1. The article [Q316530] explains that when you start your Windows XP-based computer or start a program, the modem may attempt to automatically dial a connection to your Internet service provider (ISP).
2. "Disable AutoDial to Control Dial-up Connections Manually."
Note: The computer will never try to automatically dial up an Internet connection. To connect to the Internet manually, use whatever Internet connection you specified in Network Connections.
When I disconnect from the internet and the screen goes back to the desktop theme, the dial up connection box appears and you have to "X" it out. It always appears twice so you have to close it twice. Just started happening about two months ago. Any ideas? Thanks

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