==== Answer: Dial-up Connection Drops After 20 Minutes ==== - Click on 'Start' then go to the 'Control Panel'. - In the 'Control Panel' go into Internet Options. - Click the tab at the top of "Internet Properties" labeled 'Connections'. - Double-click your dial-up connection listed in the "Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings" box. - Click the button labelled 'Advanced'. - Uncheck 'Disconnect if idle for 20 minutes'. - Click 'OK'. - Click 'OK' again. - Click 'OK' on the "Internet Properties" window to close it.