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Disconnecting from internet

by mckinleyfamily Jun 1, 2005 11:09AM PDT

Where in XP can I click to get my internet connection to ask me if I want to disconnect?? I used to get a box that I clicked in win 98 now I dont get that

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Lazy way

by phantazy Jun 1, 2005 11:24AM PDT

Start>Connect to>show all connections> Right click on connection which has a tick in a black surround> click on 'disconnect'. Otherwise 'Control panel' etc.

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Disconnect

by jdorisco Jun 1, 2005 12:28PM PDT

Whenever you are connected, you should have an icon present in the taskbar near the clock. If you Right click this icon, you can click Disconnect.

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cant do it

by mckinleyfamily Jun 1, 2005 1:48PM PDT

I don't have any of those options available Im sorry, so am unable to do what you say

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Sorry I misunderstood...

by jdorisco Jun 1, 2005 12:31PM PDT

You want to be "asked" if you want to disconnect.

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As far as I can tell

by glb613 Jun 1, 2005 8:36PM PDT

that feature isn't available with XP. You can check the properties of your dialup connections through the network connections or internet options in the control panel.

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