Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly.

Justin03Tiburon · 05-01-2008, 06:01 AM

About a week ago, when I went to bed, I noticed my internet cut out, I just figured, I needed to restart my modem, because I have a wireless connection in my room. Well I was messing with it the next day, because I couldn't get it connected, I clicked the "repair" button, and my computer restarted. It got to where it would load windows XP, and got a blue screen (Was WAY to fast to see), and it would restart again, and again, and again. I went into safe mode, called up support, tried everything, and eventually reformatted today. I have ran into the same problem, this time when trying to install the wireless router, it reboots, but I don't get the same blue screen ALL the time, but I am able to log into windows.

I have.. Windows XP Service Pack 2
Linksys Wireless G 2.4 Ghz Network adapter.

Please help! I have searched here, and google, Can't find anyone with the same problem.

Justin

johnwill · 05-01-2008, 06:42 AM

Why do you have to "install" a wireless router? There is no install for the router. Are you talking about the drivers for that Linksys wireless adapter?

Justin03Tiburon · 05-01-2008, 06:53 AM

Yes, My apologies..

I got the drivers installed now, but everytime I connect VIA USB, it doesn't recognize it, I just tried it again, and when I plugged it in, it said, "The Device would be faster if you plugged in a 2.0 connection" or something like that, then restarted before I could read it all. :(

Justin

johnwill · 05-01-2008, 01:58 PM

Well, that has all the earmarks of a driver issue or possibly the USB hardware is defective. I'm not a fan of USB for networking, too many issues just like this one.

Justin03Tiburon · 05-01-2008, 07:56 PM

a new wireless adapter fixed the problem, I was a bit concerned because it scared me, but I guess they only last roughly 2 years.. thanks :)

johnwill · 05-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Glad it was an easy fix.

05-01-2008, 06:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Justin03Tiburon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP SP 2	Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. About a week ago, when I went to bed, I noticed my internet cut out, I just figured, I needed to restart my modem, because I have a wireless connection in my room. Well I was messing with it the next day, because I couldn't get it connected, I clicked the "repair" button, and my computer restarted. It got to where it would load windows XP, and got a blue screen (Was WAY to fast to see), and it would restart again, and again, and again. I went into safe mode, called up support, tried everything, and eventually reformatted today. I have ran into the same problem, this time when trying to install the wireless router, it reboots, but I don't get the same blue screen ALL the time, but I am able to log into windows. I have.. Windows XP Service Pack 2 Linksys Wireless G 2.4 Ghz Network adapter. Please help! I have searched here, and google, Can't find anyone with the same problem. Justin

05-01-2008, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. Why do you have to "install" a wireless router? There is no install for the router. Are you talking about the drivers for that Linksys wireless adapter? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-01-2008, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Justin03Tiburon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP SP 2	Re: Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. Yes, My apologies.. I got the drivers installed now, but everytime I connect VIA USB, it doesn't recognize it, I just tried it again, and when I plugged it in, it said, "The Device would be faster if you plugged in a 2.0 connection" or something like that, then restarted before I could read it all. :( Justin

05-01-2008, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. Well, that has all the earmarks of a driver issue or possibly the USB hardware is defective. I'm not a fan of USB for networking, too many issues just like this one. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Justin03Tiburon Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP SP 2	Re: Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. a new wireless adapter fixed the problem, I was a bit concerned because it scared me, but I guess they only last roughly 2 years.. thanks :)

05-02-2008, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,752 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unable to Connect, Makes computer restart consistantly. Glad it was an easy fix. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience