There is plenty of evidence to suggest that "Graham H"
<GrahamH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote the following in
news:BC533F59-4AAA-4573-B2C4-A04795F518A8@microsoft.com...
> Since downloading the latest version of I.E. last week, I often have the
> Dial
> up window opening which I click Connect to continue. I use Broadband and
> have
> done for many months without any problem. If i ignoe the dial up window
> ,the
> system hangs so I have to click connect although my Broadband connection
> is
> still live. Has anyone any ideas or is this a bug in the new version. The
> occasions are fairly rare but nevertheless annoying. Any help appreciated.
> Graham

I've not used the new version, but it will probably be to do with your
connection settings

Tools > Internet Options > Connections (for IE 6) .. maybe similar in IE7

If it's still there in IE7 then you can set options like 'never dial a
connection' and choose your default connection etc

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Jon