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<WMP10notcompatiblewithXP@discussions.microsoft.co m> wrote in message
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>I am using IE7, running Vista Home Premium, on Gateway with Intel D
>Processor
> 935, 2gigs of memory and an additional 2 gigs on a flash chip dedicated to
> flash memory.
>
> This problem just recently started. When I click on any link when the
> browser is open it hesitates, seems to not find the link and then up pops
> the
> dialup box asking if I want to work offline or use a dialup connection. I
> am
> using Time Warner cable modem connection. The modem is working fine.
>
> I have to close the dialup box, then click on tools dropdown menu, then
> "uncheck" the work offline selection. Then, if I "refresh" the browser, it
> immediately goes to the correct page. It does this 3 out of 4 times when I
> click on any link on any browser page I have opened.
>
> Meanwhile, all other internet connections NOT using IE7 work perfect all
> the
> time so I know it is not the modem or internet connection. I have virus
> scanned the computer, none found. I have cleaned off old programs, ran a
> spyware and root check, no problems. I've even done the defrag to make
> sure
> all is fine. I made sure there is nothing in the msconfig file that
> shouldn't
> be there in the startup tab.
>
> Any ideas of what might be making IE7 think it does not have a connection?
> BTW, I do not run a firewall, so that's not it. sorry for all the detail,
> but
> wanted to supply as much info as possible and what I've already tried to
> eliminate that dialup box from popping up. It's done it three times just
> here
> on this site while I was trying to post this help question. Thanks in
> advance to any help.
>
> Allen
>