How to stop AOL from auto loading at boot up?

When turning on the computer, it automatically tries to connect to internet through AOL. This will happen 5 or 6 times, one right after the other. How do you stop this?

This question was answered on February 5, 2004. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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That is because your Auto-Start Options for the AOL icon in your system tray are set to auto-start AOL at Windows Start or when an internet connection is detected Right-click on the AOL icon in system tray then highlight the 'Auto-Start' options Select to use NO Auto-Start

options Save changes, then right-click it again and choose 'exit' When prompted if you want the AOL icon to appear on next Windows Launch? Choose NO Re-boot computer Also you want to right-click your internet explorer icon and go to properties then Connections (tab) and select the option: NEVER dial an internet connection, hit Apply and then close and reboot your computer.

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Posted by Student of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on February 5, 2004

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