WARNING: Windows XP, without networking being installed, talking to the internet !

[Robert Wilson]

It'll be Windows phoning home to Mr. Gates!

Bob.


--- Hechler Family <dahechler at charter.net> wrote:

> WARNING:
> 
> I needed to reinstall Win XP. Not needing internet
> access, I installed 
> Win XP and did not setup internet access.
> 
> Guess what ????
> 
> Everytime I booted, I saw blinking lights on my
> router (which is 
> connected to my cable modem). So, that means windows
> is accessing the 
> internet for some reason.
> 
> What I'll probably never know !!!
> 
> I even went back in and checked the settings, and
> -nothing- was setup.
> 
> Bottom line: It appears that windows is going to
> talk to the internet no 
> matter what your settings are (security, privacy,
> etc)
> 
> -- 
> Duaine Hechler
> Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
> Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
> Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
> Reed Organ Society Member
> St. Louis, MO 63034
> (314) 838-5587
> dahechler at charter.net
> www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com
> 



	
	
		
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