How to stop internet from connecting at startup?

RobbyJK · 10-29-2007, 09:00 PM

When i start my pc it connects to the internet. It doesnt open the browser but it connects and shows the little tray icon and says local area connection connected/ This really slows down log in time and load time for start up I think and i want to know how to stop it from connecting at startup.

chauffeur2 · 10-29-2007, 09:21 PM

Hi Robby,

Try this...

Go Start > Control Panel > Switch to Classic View > Network Connections.

Once in here, Right Click on the Connection Icon and disable.
You will then have to enable the connection every time you need Internet access.

Conversely, you will need to disable it whenever you do not want the connection.

The best way to do this would be to create a Desktop Shortcut for your Internet Connection.

Post back with the results.

Kind Regards,

**johnwill** · 10-30-2007, 07:24 AM

It would help to know if this is broadband or dial-up.

RobbyJK · 10-31-2007, 02:04 AM

broadband i have a cabel modem

**johnwill** · 10-31-2007, 06:48 AM

This is like pulling teeth. What's the make/model of the modem? Is this DSL or cable?

RobbyJK · 10-31-2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

This is like pulling teeth. What's the make/model of the modem? Is this DSL or cable?

Im sorry i dont know. Im stupid. I get free cabel internet from my APT and i lease the modem from Charter! It doesnt say on it. Charter connected me over the Phone and it is cabel becuase its from charter (I THINK) Im sorry im just not smart on this stuff. I have no clue in this area.

**johnwill** · 10-31-2007, 07:31 AM

FWIW, with a cable modem, there's no reason that there's any delay when booting. Truthfully, if the modem is not active, it normally takes longer to boot. The DHCP client waits for an IP lease for 30 seconds before giving up and assigning the autoconfig address.

I can't see the broadband connection being the source of the slowdown. If it is, it's likely you have some other system issues.

RobbyJK · 10-31-2007, 07:42 AM

Okeey DOkeey! Thanx!

10-29-2007, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
RobbyJK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 276 OS: Windows XP	How to stop internet from connecting at startup? When i start my pc it connects to the internet. It doesnt open the browser but it connects and shows the little tray icon and says local area connection connected/ This really slows down log in time and load time for start up I think and i want to know how to stop it from connecting at startup.

10-29-2007, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? Hi Robby, Try this... Go Start > Control Panel > Switch to Classic View > Network Connections. Once in here, Right Click on the Connection Icon and disable. You will then have to enable the connection every time you need Internet access. Conversely, you will need to disable it whenever you do not want the connection. The best way to do this would be to create a Desktop Shortcut for your Internet Connection. Post back with the results. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

10-30-2007, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,703 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? It would help to know if this is broadband or dial-up. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-31-2007, 02:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
RobbyJK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 276 OS: Windows XP	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? broadband i have a cabel modem

10-31-2007, 06:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,703 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? This is like pulling teeth. What's the make/model of the modem? Is this DSL or cable? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-31-2007, 07:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,703 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? FWIW, with a cable modem, there's no reason that there's any delay when booting. Truthfully, if the modem is not active, it normally takes longer to boot. The DHCP client waits for an IP lease for 30 seconds before giving up and assigning the autoconfig address. I can't see the broadband connection being the source of the slowdown. If it is, it's likely you have some other system issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-31-2007, 07:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
RobbyJK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 276 OS: Windows XP	Re: How to stop internet from connecting at startup? Okeey DOkeey! Thanx!