I have a router connected to a PC & laptop but keep having to click repair on both systems?

Question

Laptop is on XP and PC is vista. Router is connected but often looses connection and I have to repair both systems. Any ideas to stop this happening.

Answer 1

Clean the computers: ~

Go through a couple of safe mode starts (F8 on bootup). ~
Delete all the deletable temp folders and files C:\Documents and Settings\yourname.folder\Local Settings\temp
Then defrag your disc(s). Finally (or first) scan all with anti virus (recommended 30 trial of Pandasoftware.com).

Answer 2

Could you give the deails of the router, internet connections you have , basically the network setup.

The Resons:
1. Not getting internet on the modem.
2. Router not comunicating,firmupgrade etc.
etc.

Give a brief description of what repair you did on both systems.

Answer 3

Helen I assume you are on wireless. Make sure you have as little obstruction & distance as possible between your router and your pc & laptop. Then turn off your pcs and unplug the power from your router and modem. Check your modem/router area for things like electric fans or halogen lights.

Wait 2 minutes and plug in your modem. Wait until the lights stabilize (about 1 minute).

Then plug in your router and wait until all lights stabilize.

Power up one pc at a time. Make sure there are no electronic devices in and around the pcs.

Obstructions, distance, and interference devices all can mess up wireless connections.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Sure it is the router losing the connection? Sounds like the Microsoft operating systems.

Answer 5

I found that uninstalling the network adapter and reinstalling it helped, but you may want to move closer to the router to get a better signal.

Answer 6

Upgrade your router software by going into manufacturer's website.