Workaround: Internet Options Never dial a connection does not implement
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Sonya Finkey
(7 messages posted)
reference: Microsoft
Article 900732 October 11, 2007
reference: Microsoft
Article 3166530 May 7, 2007
Workaround for Windows XP Pro, where in Internet Options selecting and applying "Never
dial a connection" does not implement:
(This involves editing the registry. Do so at own risk, be sure to back up your
registry first.)
To configure Internet Explorer not to auto connect by using a modem, follow these
steps:
1. Start Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Connections tab, and then click Never dial a connection.
3. Click OK.
To set the AutoConnect value in the registry key to 0, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then press ENTER.
3. Locate and select the following registry key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\RemoteAccess\Profile\
In the right pane, double-click the AutoConnect value, and then reset the value from
1 to 0.
4. Restart computer.
OR,
Search in the registry for "EnableAutoDial" Registry Key (without the quotes). Search
and change the value(s) to 0 for all instances. Restart computer.
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