Re: Oracle Products calling MS Dial-Up Networking

Hi,
just had the same problem, this is what oracle told me (and solved the problem):

Hello Andreas,  

When starting the database some SQL*Net software is invoked and triggers
what
is actually a feature of Windows 95 networking. If you have network access
over a modem set up with automatic dialing specified, and try to use networking then the modem dial-up connection dialog box(es) will automatically
come up. This will happen with any software (try using ping from a DOS-Prompt, for example, the same thing will happen).  

The key is the automatic dialing option. If this is enabled then modem
dial-up boxes will display. This will happen even if the PC is connected to
a
LAN and have no intention of using a modem.  

The automatic dialing option could be set in various Windows 95 programs,
but
the one which seems to be the most common is the Microsoft Internet Browser
(which of course uses TCP/IP). To disable the automatic dialing option go
to
the Windows 95 Control Panel, open the Internet item and un-check the Use
AutoDial check box option. This should take care of the problem. If the MS
Internet Browser is not installed then look for other network type software
which may have a similar option.  

Thank You
Cindy
Technical Analyst  

On Wed, 18 Mar 1998 17:30:20 GMT, swpatter_at_wwa.com wrote:

>Every time I call a Oracle Dev2000k Form (1.5.1) or an SQL Plus
>session the Dialer (MS Dial-Up Neworking) screen comes up as if I want
>to make a dial up connection to my ISP).
>
>I dont know how to get rid of this from happening. All calls to Oracle
>support have gone unresolved. This problem is getting quite annoying
>as we are in development stages and testing forms and such. Can anyone
>help with this problem?
>
>Details are;
>
>Developer 2000k running on a Win95 client.
>Gateway pentium pro 180.
>
>The database resides on a compaq server.
Received on Wed Mar 18 1998 - 00:00:00 CST