[DougD]

Hi
I have a strange problem. When I start W2K it dials out to the internet. I recently installed SP3, Updated Internet explorer 5.5, updated security and Installed Borland C++ Builder 6.

System configuration:
CUSL2C networked to Dell W98 machine shairing dial up internet connection through the Dell.

Dell is running Internet Security 2002. CUSL2C W2K only has Borland C++ Builder 6 installed.

Both machines show no viruses with Norton 2002 virus software.

Dial out happens even when No is clicked when the firewall asks to allow connection of the CUSL2C.

I don't know where to start. The CUSL2C has worked OK. It dual boots W98 and W2K. Most of the time I have been using W98 second addition. I am just setting up to use C++ Builder6 with W2K Any ideas?

Thank you for your time and Help
Doug Drader
Missoula, MT 59104

[Bursar]

Can you install the ZoneAlarm firewall software on it? When any applicaiton tries to connect to the Internet for the first time, ZoneAlarm will pop up a box asking if the application should be allowed to connect.

You should then be able to figure out what it is that's causing the problem.

[Jerry Atrik]

norton is a great firewall.

i forget exactly where but there is a an "autoconnect when not connected"
button that needs to be turned off. been awhile for w2k

[Bursar]

I'm not knocking the Norton solution, but I'm not familiar with the Norton firewall, so I don't know what (if any) alerts it gives you when apps try to access the net.

I know ZoneAlarm does give you pop-ups which is why I suggested it.

[Jerry Atrik]

i understand
norton does the same thing.
im trying to get to a w2k system here and find that autoconnect button
it gives me sunthin else to do besides work