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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: dairyman on October 30, 2007, 08:31:53 PM

Title: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on October 30, 2007, 08:31:53 PM: Hi All

I have Windows XP SP2 running here.
I noticed today while I was browsing the web, I received "IE cannot display this web page".

I waited a few seconds and I could continue browsing, but about 10 minutes later, my DSL connection disconnects again. While I am disconnected the disk activity light on my laptop blinks like h**l.

If I manually set the IP address, that fixes some problems, but later it disconnects, and I have to restart the computer.

Does anyone have a solution to stop my connection from disconnecting?
Thank you.

(I hope to get an answer ASAP because the problem occurred when I was posting this >:()
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Comp Guy on October 30, 2007, 10:15:48 PM: What service? Is it wireless or wired?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on October 30, 2007, 10:31:10 PM: It is wired direct to the modem.

Another computer uses the modem at the same time, but that isn't causing the problem.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 08:06:09 PM: If anyone needs more information I can provide it.
Until then, I'm going to have to put up with this...
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 01, 2007, 09:20:34 PM: If it happened just today, did you try to call your ISP, if they are having any downtimes in your area?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 09:36:12 PM: It just happened recently, but if the service was down, it would have being fixed already.

It has being a problem for the last two months.

Besides the fact that it is a problem with my computer (the other computer works fine), my ISP is too lazy to fix the problem.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 01, 2007, 09:45:16 PM: Quote
Another computer uses the modem at the same time
How are those two computers connected?
Try to run TCP Optimizer on yours:
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 09:59:46 PM: Quote from: Broni on November 01, 2007, 09:45:16 PM
How are those two computers connected?

They are not networked, but the modem is capable of connecting two computers at the same time.

NAT is Enabled, ZIPB is disabled.

Having trouble downloading files. Look at the picture attached and you will see what I mean.

[getting disk space - attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 01, 2007, 10:01:53 PM: Did you try to switch CAT5 cables, and switch modem ports at the same time?
How about TCP Optimizer?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 10:10:37 PM: Quote
Did you try to switch CAT5 cables, and switch modem ports at the same time?

I don't know what you mean.

Quote
How about TCP Optimizer?

I just edited the post.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 10:12:13 PM: Just remembered, if you are wondering why that Window looks like Vista, I actually have the Vista theme, but I have XP.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 01, 2007, 10:16:52 PM: Quote
I don't know what you mean.
I assume your modem has two ports, or you're using some splitter?
Use cable from computer #2 for computer #1, and vice versa.
If your modem has two ports, plug your computer #1 to port #2, and computer #2 to port #1.

As for TCP Optimizer, can't you download it through computer #2?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 01, 2007, 10:22:59 PM: Quote from: Broni on November 01, 2007, 10:16:52 PM
As for TCP Optimizer, can't you download it through computer #2?

I just remembered I had Firefox installed. I managed to download on this computer, so that problem is fixed.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 01, 2007, 10:28:38 PM: You mean after using TCP, your connection is fine?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 03:14:56 AM: I do not know yet. I will wait for a few days and see if there is any change.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 05:36:23 PM: But for now, your connection is fine?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 07:25:59 PM: Yes, it is now, but not sure if it will stay connected.

Like I said, I will wait for a few days and see if it is fixed.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 08:03:53 PM: Good luck, then :)
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 10:18:42 PM: Thank you, but, it doesn't work. I have to log off and log on to restore my internet connection.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 10:28:05 PM: How are you doing with your computer housecleaning? Temps, registry, etc.
How are your security issues? Did you scan lately for spywares, and other crap?
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 10:36:18 PM: I've recently done a little housecleaning, registry, page file (too low before), etc.

I'll check for spyware ASAP. Even though my HJT log is clean (learning how to read HJT logs), I will run a spyware scan.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 10:56:56 PM: Holy Crap! I didn't know I had keyloggers on my system!

It found Spyware.IamBigBrother
I forgot what else it found, most of them where keyloggers.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 10:57:16 PM: Cool...
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 11:10:27 PM: Post your HJT log, before I'll go to watch a movie.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 11:14:56 PM: Here you go.
Log file attached.

[getting disk space - attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 11:15:47 PM: Let me take a look..
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 11:19:48 PM: Fairly clean...
Fix these:

- F3 - REG:win.ini: load=

- F3 - REG:win.ini: run=

- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)

Do you know this site?
- O16 - DPF: {7FC1B346-83E6-4774-8D20-1A6B09B0E737} (Windows Live Photo Upload Control) - http://sunnydays07.spaces.live.com/PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab
If not, fix it, as well.

Run HJT again, and see if those entries are gone.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: dairyman on November 02, 2007, 11:32:10 PM: Thank you, Broni.

I know about that web site.
I am connected to the internet now.

Once again, thank you.
Title: Re: Connection Problem
Post by: Broni on November 02, 2007, 11:36:16 PM: Quote
I am connected to the internet now.
I wish you to stay that way 8)
Keep me updated.