How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser? Intended For Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 The following will fool Windows into thinking that it doesn't need to dial your modem to connect. Intuitive, huh? Using Internet Explorer 4.0 or later: Double-click on the Internet Options icon in Control Panel. Choose the Connection tab, select the Never dial a connection option, and click Ok. Using Internet Explorer 3.0 or earlier: Double-click on the Internet icon in Control Panel. Choose the Connection tab, select the Connect to the Internet using a local-area network option, and click Ok. This article has been recently supported by and featured on this Internet Webhosting Guide Written by: Annoyances.org Last updated: Friday, August 10, 2001 Care to discuss this article with other Windows users? Select your operating system here, and click Continue to post your question. - Choose your OS -Windows 7Windows Server 2008Windows VistaWindows Server 2003Windows XPWindows 2000Windows MeWindows 98Windows 95 Previous discussions about this article: (open a message to see applicable responses, if any) [Windows 2000] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (Hans Kruiniger: Wednesday, November 14, 2001) [Windows 98] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (Lil: Tuesday, December 11, 2001) [Windows 98] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (dan : Thursday, April 11, 2002) [Windows 98] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (tariq qamar: Tuesday, December 3, 2002) [Windows XP] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (Mike: Tuesday, May 6, 2003) [Windows XP] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (Aime Watts: Tuesday, May 4, 2004) [Windows 98] Question about 'How do I stop Windows from connecting to the Internet every time I open my browser?' (douglas: Monday, May 11, 2009) Return to "Networking, Internet, & Administration"