Internet stops working after 5 minutes...

lirus666 · #1 July 4th, 2004, 02:43 PM

My Internet only works for a little while when I've started the computer. Then after 5 minutes i cant connect to any server. But msn and icq and other apps works, but not IE. Have tried other browsers to, like Mozilla but its the same...

Some help please??

**degsy** · #2 July 4th, 2004, 04:03 PM

Hi,

What OS?
What kind of Internet Connection?
What ISP?

Run Virus Scan
Run a Spyware scan - Read this first http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...ad.php?t=37546

bchien · #3 December 12th, 2004, 04:37 AM

I have a brand new machine...I even just did a system restore.

Windows XP SP2, IE 6.0.2900, Cable Modem...actually to my LinkSys hub then to the modem. All other computers running Win2000 work fine.

Ran AdAware...but again...doesn't matter cuz it even happens right after I do a restore.

I've turned off cookies as well.

Anyhow, if I open up a bunch of sites...Yahoo Mail, Hotmail etc... after a few minutes, browsers can't connect anymore. I can ping sites via Command Prompt...but browsers get a "Page cannot be displayed"

If I reboot, it works fine for a few minutes.

Any ideas?

**degsy** · #4 December 12th, 2004, 04:42 AM

Welcome

You may want to follow the links then post a log in the Cyber Safety forum

etocetoc · #5 December 14th, 2004, 01:52 AM

I'm having this same kind of problem and the Comcast cable guy came out and told me that they've been seeing this problem more and more. He said it's the Service Pack 2 of XP. He tells people to revert back.

This didn't help me because I'm running Windows ME. He said something like the IP address gets wiped out everytime the modem and router talks to eachother.

Now I'm not an expert by no means so don't try anything drastic by my comments but you might want to call your cable provider to see if they've heard about this.

I have a Netgear router and I'm beginning to think I should try a different router.

**Miz** · #6 December 14th, 2004, 03:34 AM

For the XP problem, read the information on this page. Then follow the link to download the fix for XP SP2's "Limited or no connectivity" problem. I was having the same on again/off again connection. I applied that fix several weeks ago and haven't had any trouble since.