automatic starts. have I gone nuts?

[Johnny_1]

Open Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options.
Modems tab > highlight your modem > properties.
Power Management Tab > clear the checkmark from 'Allow
this device to bring the computer out of standby'

You didn't say if the computer is in standby or
hybernation mode or if it is shutdown. I'm not sure why
or even how the modem starts the computer if it is
shutdown. You may want to try the MS knowledge base if
the above doesn't solve the problem.
Hope this helps,
John
>-----Original Message-----
>My computer comes on by itself! It took a while to
>discover what the "trigger" was, but now, I realize it's
>the telephone. When the phone rings, the computer powers
>itself up and windows opens. 90% of the time after an
>incoming call comes in, I have to shut down the computer
>all over again. Another reason to dislike telemarketing
>calls. Can anyone help? Ever heard of this before?
>Thank you
>.
>

[Earl F. Parrish]

"Johnny_1" > wrote in message
...
> Open Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options.
> Modems tab > highlight your modem > properties.
> Power Management Tab > clear the checkmark from 'Allow
> this device to bring the computer out of standby'
>
A Windows-based routine will not work when the computer is off.
Wake on Ring is independent of the operating system. It is in the
hardware. If you have an ATX motherboard, power is always supplied
to some components unless you turn off the power switch on the power
supply unit or unplug the cord if there is no switch.

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Earl F. Parrish