Richard
January 28th 04, 05:01 PM
>it didnt make the usual high pitched connection noise
that it usually >makes - but it still connected.
----- as long as you're still connected, I wouldn't worry
about it. I don't know much about modems though... Try
a popup blocker (toolbar.google.com has one built in) and
spyware removal (security.kolla.de or
http://lavasoft.us/software/adaware) to help out with
those problems.
>2) I am getting so much spam in my outlook express inbox
that its >constantly searching for new mail
------ check with your ISP Internet Service Provider) to
see if they have spam filters on their end. SpamAssassin
is the big one, used at many ISPs. You could also try
using spampal (www.spampal.com). It's free, and works
with o-express. Worked well for me until I switched on
SpamAssassin. Always double check the spam folder, since
non-spam is bound the end up there.
Good luck!
that it usually >makes - but it still connected.
----- as long as you're still connected, I wouldn't worry
about it. I don't know much about modems though... Try
a popup blocker (toolbar.google.com has one built in) and
spyware removal (security.kolla.de or
http://lavasoft.us/software/adaware) to help out with
those problems.
>2) I am getting so much spam in my outlook express inbox
that its >constantly searching for new mail
------ check with your ISP Internet Service Provider) to
see if they have spam filters on their end. SpamAssassin
is the big one, used at many ISPs. You could also try
using spampal (www.spampal.com). It's free, and works
with o-express. Worked well for me until I switched on
SpamAssassin. Always double check the spam folder, since
non-spam is bound the end up there.
Good luck!