Isn't the ADSL modem always on? You shouldn't need to do anything
special.

If you've just come from using dial-up, then OE may still be set to
looking for a dial-up connection.

Check your settings in Outlook Express at Tools, Accounts, Mail/News,
Properties, Connection for each mail and news account. One or more of
the accounts may be set to always dial a specific connection. Also look
at Tools, Options, Connection for Hang up after sending and receiving.

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Mike - http://TechHelp.Santovec.us



"Eric" wrote in message
...
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make auto connection to
internet
once OE startup? so I don't need to manually make a connection to
internet
before checking emails. I am using ADSL modem under XP with SP3 and
IE8.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Eric