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Firefox tries to dial out when it starts

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bbadonov
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I just installed Firefox v. 8.01 under Windows Vista. Every time I start it, it tries to dial out. Why does it do this? How do I stop it?

I just installed Firefox v. 8.01 under Windows Vista. Every time I start it, it tries to dial out. Why does it do this? How do I stop it?

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cor-el
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You can check the order of the internet connections.

  • Network Connections > Advanced > Advanced Settings > Provider Order