OE6 - broadband - PC startup - 'unconnected'
 

I run IE8 on a XP SP2 PC. Perhaps connected therewith, perhaps not, whereas
before with OE7, on first booting the PC, the two television screens
appeared in the task bar, or if not, when I clicked on OE6, it connected as
instructed automatically, I now find that nothing happens connection-wise,
the reason being that when I look into my network connections/dial-up, I
find to my surprise it is 'unconnected,' this despite the fact my Speedtouch
modem is showing its two green lights. When I right click on the
connection, and click connect, I get connected, the two screen appear and
away I go. I have tried various permutations with associated settings, but
for the life of me, I can't figure out how to stop this happening.
Advice/solutions gratefully received.