Computer help: Problems with internet connection
Problems with internet connection
by Maizey - 6/30/05 7:47 AMMy husband & I have two computers linked through a router and this morning, his computer did not have a connection. I've troubleshooted quite a bit and just cannot figure this out.
Troubleshooting that I've done (that obviously has not worked):
-Connected his computer directly to the cable box.
-Changed ethernet cards.
-Put ethernet card in a different slot.
-Ensured the ethernet was listed as working.
-Disabled the card to let it find new hardware.
-Ensured he has the latest drivers.
-Clicked the "repair" button - it stopped.
-Tried to update the IP.
Other info:
-We run Win XP
-Ethernet cards are Linksys NC100 (we're not wireless)
I'm at a loss as to what else to do... or what on earth could be the problem. I know enough to troubleshoot a bit and follow instructions, but I'm not necessarily technical.
If anyone has suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
Try WINSOCKXPFIX.
by R. Proffitt
- 6/30/05 7:57 AM
In reply to: Problems with internet connection by Maizey
Found with google.com, it repairs some settings that can cause this.
-> However if the cable, card is dead, it won't help.
I didn't see if you power cycled ALL the hardware.
Bob
Thanks
by Maizey - 6/30/05 5:47 PM In reply to: Try WINSOCKXPFIX. by R. Proffitt
Thank you, Bob.
My husband did d/l a game last night and perhaps it was bugged. I cleaned up his computer with Ad-Aware and then ran WINSOCKXPFIX and he was up & running again.
I have the programs on a disk now, so I'll file them under last-ditch attempts. I'm thrilled this one worked. Thanks again.
Your welcome. This advice (Winsockxpfix) is...
by R. Proffitt - 6/30/05 5:59 PM
In reply to: Thanks by Maizey
Working too often. Something is going out "out there."
Take care.
Bob
i would restart your computer if you haven't
by AKonny47 - 6/30/05 8:41 AM In reply to: Problems with internet connection by Maizeythis has happened to the computers on my network before, simplest thing to do - restart your computer, it fixed the connection for me 
konny
Thanks
by Maizey - 6/30/05 5:49 PM In reply to: i would restart your computer if you haven't by AKonny47Thanks for the response. Needless to say, I rebooted several times. Often it is the quick fix.
WINSOCKXPFIX was the answer this time. I guess he downloaded something that interferred with the registry.
Winsock XPfix
by lorijryan - 6/26/09 4:15 AM In reply to: Thanks by MaizeyWinsock XP fix is fabulous...has saved me many times with horrible non-connectivity problems....works in just a couple minutes after download...so good I cant believe it's FREE!!!...has saved me hundreds of dollars in computer repairs...Winsock XPfix ROCKS!!!
Try it!
Lori
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