Brian,
There are quite a few possibilities here.
First, if you're using Outlook Express, open it, click on "Tools", choose "Options", then UNCHECK the box that says: "Check for new messages every..." and UNCHECK the box that says: "Send and receive messages at start up". If you make any changes, click on "Apply", then OK.
There is also a known "bug" with an earlier version of ZoneAlarm, (I believe it's version 3.1.291) where the program will attempt to update itself when loaded at start up. Disable it at start up and only run it when connected to the net and the log-on window won't load.
Next, make sure that the machine is free from viruses and parasites by running the free online scan below, then download, install and run the free "Spyware" removal utilities listed below.
Trend Micro's Housecall Online Scanner
Panda Antivirus Online Scanner
Here are the free spyware removal tools. After installing them, make sure to update them from within their user interfaces. Delete all spyware they find.
Ad-Aware 6 Spyware Removal Tool
?Spybot Search & Destroy? Spyware Removal Tool
Hope this helps and let us know what you find.
Grif
When working offline, the login box tends to pop up. It will go away after clicking it off, but it will come back. Anything I can do to fix this nuisance?
Operating system is WinMe.
Thanks

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