My browser keeps connecting to the Internet.

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jbrown
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My browser keeps connecting to the Internet.

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I've been using Firefox for awhile now. Aside from a few details, it works well and I am satisfied. The only major problem I have is that it keeps connecting to the Internet. Many times I leave the browser open and my computer on while I'm not using it. I hear it connecting while I'm in bed, or it's already connected when I try to use the phone. Can someone PLEASE tell me how to make this thing stop?
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Post by Atropos »

Go to Tools -> Options -> Advanced and on the Update tab, uncheck those.
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Post by jbrown »

Thank you both. I will try each of your suggestions.
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Post by the-edmeister »

jbrown wrote:My browser keeps connecting to the Internet.


Isn't that what a web browser is supposed to do?

Sorry couldn't resist the temptation after reading the Topic, but before reading the content of your posting.

Ed
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Post by Thumper »

the-edmeister wrote:Isn't that what a web browser is supposed to do?


On a serious note, there are very good reason why one wouldn't want Firefox to connect to the Internet (or, in fact, even open a browser window - printing an HTML file).

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Post by IronFelix »

Ed,

Yep.. usually this kinda of thing is someone complaining their browser WONT connect to the internet.
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Post by IronFelix »

Ed,

Do RSS feeds connect automatically?
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