"Bob" wrote:

> Tools>Internet Options>Connections>tick Never dial a connection.
>
> Use a firewall!
> -------
> *>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
> >
>
>

Thanks, it fixed it, but still wonder why all the connection problems...oh
well, appreciate the quick and accurate response.

Allen