neio79

Right how is the following possible?

I am with AOL for my ISP and have had a couple of issues with my PC and software. Basically the PC lost the drivers for my DSL modem. Anyway removed and installed the drivers and the AOL latest version.

BUT i am now able to connect to the internet direct with out having to connect through AOL first. Internet explorer will open up and directly connect to its home page. Infact i type this connected as just described.

Trying to connect to AOL and the connection dosent want to know yet i can still have the internet explorer connected in a seperate window.

my question is how is this possible as before to even get internet explorer to open i had to connect to AOL then open a seperate window. And daft question is it costing me money to do this i.e is the computer using dial up. I dont think so as the speed is as broadband and i have had notifications its trying to do so, actually i dont even think i have a modem connected. My only connection is through my DSL modem.

just seemed strange to me.

I know techinacly you dont need an ISP to connect to the internet on braodband as its always on so to speak.

any reasons why the above ramble has hapened?