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Removing Auto-Disconnect with IE and Outlook Express


"How do you get rid of the 'Would you like to disconnect from the Internet?' prompt when exiting IE or Outlook Express?"

According to Microsoft, this message should go away if you disable Internet Explorer's Auto Disconnect feature:

1. Open the Control Panel and double-click Internet (or launch Internet Explorer and select Edit + Internet Options).

2. Click the Connection tab; then click Settings.

3. Deselect the Disconnect If Idle for XX Minutes option.

4. Click OK.

Remember: Now you need to disconnect from the Internet manually-for example, by right-clicking the Dial-up icon in the tray of your Taskbar and selecting Disconnect.


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