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by Jodie44 on May 29th, 2006

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Why would Windows Explorer, not Internet Explorer, need to access the internet?

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  • by Carwash on April 29th, 2008

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    Most Microsoft software "phones home" for some reason or another, most of the time it's contacting sites run by Microsoft. It could be checking DRM rights, or validating software, or looking up album information if you have music in the folder. A lot of the time noone outside Microsoft is really sure why it's attempting to phone home, just that it does so. It doesn't usually break anything to prevent the connection.

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    • THANK YOU!! That is exactly what I wanted to know. Where have you been all my life, LOL?

      Jodie44

      by Jodie44 on April 29th, 2008

    • Across a great big pond, drinking tea! ;)

      Carwash

      by Carwash on April 29th, 2008

    • Ah, yes. The Pond. Welcome to Answerbag, Carwash:)

      Jodie44

      by Jodie44 on April 29th, 2008

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