On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:52:02 -0700, C T <CT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I posted this question in general discussion before I found this network
>area, I apologize for doubling up.
>
>Basically,
>
>I have a Win XP Pro install.
>
>I installed all the current updates.
>
>There is no third party software as of yet.
>
>When I connect online though my LAN, my network tools detect this computer
>trying to reach 65.200.201.xxx. I don't know why, but my research has those
>addresses for something called Akamai.
>
>Does this happen to anyone else?
>
>I think it might be a Win media player thing, but I could be wrong.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>Thanks,
>Craig
Craig,
Did you install Windows yourself from scratch, or is this an OEM install?
Akamai is a content provider, and handles local content hosting for things like
antivirus updates, and other bandwidth intensive applications.
If you really want to find out what program is doing the "calling home" get
TCPView (free) from SysInternals.
<http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/tcpview.shtml>
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/source/tcpview.shtml
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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
