I have XP. My lap top works fine through the same connection. When I restart the computer the connection comes back but is lost again in 10 to 15 minutes.
2007-11-25 02:06:35 · 10 answers · asked by rootmass 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
Might be a virus that has not migrated to the laptop. Another possibility: do you need any special software on each HD? If so, the file on the desktop may be corrupted.
2007-11-25 02:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the previous two answers didn't read the question fully.
If your getting it to work fine with your laptop, and not your vista desktop, and rebooting the desktop (not the dsl modem or router) gets the service to work again for another 15 minutes, the problem isn't in your cable, its in your computer. Sorry I don't know what exactly would be causing this problem, Vista is very new, and most people I know that got it, have gotten rid of it already and come back to XP. Vista just has WAY to many problems.
2007-11-25 02:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sean M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your laptop works, the problem is probably inside the PC. If you have a DSL router or service box that came with a disc, try reinstalling it. Threes not much info to go on here, you may also have a heat problem with your computer which is causing the disconnection.
2007-11-25 02:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by aswkingfish 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have active up-to-date virus and spyware protection going on, a virus is the last thing I'd be concerned about.
The problem lies in your computer's internet connection, router, or firewall settings.
Check your router and firewall configurations to make sure you're not timing yourself out.
2007-11-25 02:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened with my cousin this weekend. You probably have a virus in your computer.
*open Internet Explorer.
*click tools.
* Delete Cookies, History, and temporary Internet files.
*Run an Antivirus Scan (this will take a long time).
*(I prefer Norton Antivirus).
2007-11-25 02:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Begin by running a complete set of virus checks and defrag you computer...
then contact your isp and see if they are having problems or can trace your problem from their end.
2007-11-25 02:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Rikie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your dls provider! there is something wrong..
I had similar problems with my cable connections...
2007-11-25 02:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by batman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be a modem problem check with your ISP
2007-11-25 02:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by chungo91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok what did you do you didnt finish the story
2007-11-25 02:09:57 · answer #9 · answered by cheezytim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your provider (like verizon, at&t, etc.) and tell them they should fix it
2007-11-25 02:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋