Pirate call

Although I don't know much about computing thought I'd pass this
on.Yesterday I downloaded a music file and when it was about to start
I heard the modem begin to ring out for no reason.It was a pirate site
that would have cost me a fortune had I not heard the modem dialling
out.There must be someway of stopping this but I don't know how.Here
in the UK there have been loads of people landed with enormous bills
that are not recoverable from phone company.
Keep the modem audio loud I guess.Cheers

 

Don't know much about computing myself either, but I do have Panda Platinum
on my system which detects and eliminates dialer programs. On the other
hand, I connect through a router, so it wouldn't affect me anyway.

gino

 

Either get broadband if you're in an enabled area and remove your modem, or
speak to BT (or your service provider) and have premium rate numbers
barred - this is a free service.

 

The trouble with that is some legitimate support numbers also use premium
rates.

Grumble

 

The trouble with that is some legitimate support numbers also use premium

Those premium rate support lines, in general, are not much use.

MOST problems can be diagnosed and possibly fixed with the proper use of
Google.

I gave up on technical support years ago, and have never looked back.

MJ

 

Too true, a bit of time in google with the correct keywords can easily
beat phone support. You;d be suprised how helpful people can be online.

td

 

Sorry,got the wrong newsgroup it was meant for Windows 98 group.Too
much Nukie Broon I guess still, be warned.

 

thanks for all the helpful replies,probably got more here than at the
windows group it was intended for.I'll get on to the cure,thanks
again.Regards

 

or a simple and cheap subscription to the experts exchange website, as most
IT pro's use for when they get stuck.....

Andy

 

or a simple and cheap subscription to the experts exchange website, as

Why pay for what is available on Usenet etc for free ?

 

before dialling a premium/national rate number - try www.saynoto0870.com. I
use it all the time. It's great... especially for a tight Scotsman like me!

 

Try having a look in forums such as http://forums.anandtech.com or
http://forums.hexus.net , make sure you give enough info and im sure
someone will help out.

td

 

Call barring. Have been bitten.
Happy golfing,
Rog

 

Thanks,slowed down my backswing speeded up the follow through,playing
out of my skin at the moment.Hope it lasts.regards