It is being changed by a security program you are using, such as Norton
Internet Security. Look for an option in your security software that is
described as "Prevent auto-dial" or similar.
For a similar problem that might assist in tracking down the cause, see
he
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q275317
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Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
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Thanks Alan. I didn't even ask what was changing it since I now that is
an
unanswerable question without in-depth surveillance. G