"Connecting to the Internet" Error

 

This program is completely self contain so there is no need to be connected to the Internet.  If you get a message that keeps on popping up saying something like, "Not Connected to the Internet" try going to FILE on the menu and select the WORK OFF LINE option.

 

If your computer keeps on trying to connect to the Internet, it usually means that there is some type of program on your computer that wants to communicate with the Internet.  Unfortunately, this could mean that your computer might have a malicious program call "spyware."  Basically, these programs keep track on places you visit on the Internet and then send a message back to their host.  Unless a person has a "Firewall" installed on their computer, they may become infected with this type of program. 

 

There are several free programs that eliminate these spyware programs from your computer.  To get a copy of these programs, contact your Internet provider for suggestions or contact the company that provides your virus protection (such as Norton).  You can also go to Lavasoft to get a free copy of Ad-Aware

 

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/