i'd like to detect if there's an existing internet connection on a user's machine - machine could have a network card and/or a dialup connection or nothing. Tried to use GetInternetConnectedState() API on my machine (dialup connection ON, network card but no network) and it;'s telling me i have a LAN connection even when the dialup line is Off ! What's the kosher sure-fire way to determine if there's an internet connection alive on the local machine ? Thanks !