>I have few computers connected on a small ethernet home network, via a
>residential gateway (i.e., router), that allow the computers to share files
>and printers, and share a cable Internet connection.  Most of the computers
>on my network don't even have have dialup modems, and (mercifully) I haven't
>had the need to use dialup services in over six years.  However, in my IE
>Options CONNECTION tab it shows that an MSN dialup connection has been set
>up. 
>
>At times, I have received a popup box with some kind of message regarding
>the dialup connection, and about working offline.  Of course I'm not
>attempting a dialup connection.  I've since changed my connections settings
>to NEVER DIAL A CONNECTION, but I would really like to just remove the dialup
>connection so as not to have any conflicts in my system or Internet access in
>the future.
>
>My question: Would I be causing any problems for myself down the road if I
>just remove that dialup connection, and if removing it would not be problem,
>then how would I safely and properly do so? 
>
>Thanks in advance for your help.