[X-Newbies] MS Word connects to internet

[Malcolm Cornelius]

> On Apr 5, 2005 7:56 PM, Jane <TheMacintoshLady at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> How can I stop Word from connecting to the internet and sending data
>> back while I am using it? I have scoured the prefs to no avail and the
>> only solution would be to disconnect the computer from the network
>> while using Word.
>> 
>> I know it is connecting because when I quit it says "connecting to the
>> printer" and  the IE Cache.waf file appears on the desktop.
>> 
>> Apparently my saved document info goes back to big brother at Microsoft.
>> 
> 
> I can't tell you how to stop it, but I do remember (don't shoot me)
> seeing postings about the same "feature" with regards to the Windows
> version. From what I remember, that "feature" is expressly covered in
> the MS licensing agreement. Windows Media Player for Mac does the same
> and I know that that "feature" is expressly covered for that
> application. Come to think of it, I am not sure whether this was a
> Word XP thing or a Windows XP thing. Try to check the license
> agreement.

Isn't it just checking on your network to see if there is another copy
running ?

Blocking port 2222 stops it IIRC

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Best wishes

Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic
http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk