When you start from scratch and install windows os and then try to
install the internet connection the os insists on dialing out to check
for a list of internet providers.

This is annoying

Is there a way of avoiding this step

John Montgomery <john.montgomery@stanne-nackawic.com> wrote in
news:3FA6BEFD.A0407611@stanne-nackawic.com:

I have installed every version of Windows from Windows 3.11 through Windows
ME, NT4, and 2000 Pro and Server, and upon setting up a net connection I
have /never/ been prompted to dial up and get a list of providers.

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John Montgomery <john.montgomery@stanne-nackawic.com> Ran in the back door
and shouted news:3FA6BEFD.A0407611@stanne-nackawic.com:

If you're using Win98, don't click on one of the links in the "On-line
Services" folder.
Use the "Connect to the Internet" Icon instead, of just fire up Internet
Explorer and follow the connection wizard.

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