I keep getting"Dialing AT&T" messages from time to time!

[bravofan71]

I done a system recovery a couple of weeks ago. I have a DSL connection. I might have checked something wrong when it was asking about how I get on the internet. I have no problem getting online,but often that message will pop up! I usually click"Cancel"and it goes away. If I don't click on it,it will say"Try again the line was busy". I'm still online at the time. It's an annoyance more than anything! Is there some way that I can change the setting without having to do another system recovery? Thanks for your help..

I just received the message just now.

The subject is:

(Connecting To My ISP)

Opening Port Dialing ATT

Error 676 The phone line is busy

[kyllxand79]

call your internet provider...check your network connections then delete the unusable one....

[ImnoGuru]

bravofan71, did or do you have an onboard modem in your computer?

That screen usually comes up when you are trying to connect to the internet via a dial up modem. Chances are you have set the configuration incorrectly.

Go to Control panel.. Internet options ... connections ... there will be a box comes up, it may have a previous modem listed or checked. You can adjust your settings and/or delete your modem here.

Below that in the same box is an area called, Lan settings use that area for your DSL connection.

[bravofan71]

Thanks for your reply. I clicked on:

Tools/Internet Options

My Connections/Connections

I clicked on:Never ask for a dial-up connection and clicked OK.

[ImnoGuru]

That should do it. You could also remove the old modem from the list if it doesn't cure it.

[bravofan71]

Your info was perfect. I never had that problem ever since! Thanks again.

[Quantos]

ImnoGuru, your picture there, that looks like a Syncrude truck underneath a 797.

[ImnoGuru]

Yes Quantos.. Just a minor parking problem at the mine... Hahaha.

Im thinking of putting some new wheels on it.
What do you think of these?



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