intermittant browser error on 1 pc

MONSTERMONSTER · 10-18-2006, 10:14 AM

Hi,
I have a d-link wireless adsl router which is hardwired to my desktop pc and wirelessly connected to my laptop. The network works fine and browsing on both computers is as fast as i would expect, however if i leave the desktop running for a while the browser will not connect to any sites. I use Utorrent and that still sends and recieves fine, also i can browse the internet on the laptop no problem.
Restarting the pc or unplugging/reconnecting the router solves the problem but it isnt the best solution
I have win xp sp2 with updates current to today, firewall is configured to allow internet access for all browser and turning the firewall off makes no difference.

I am mistified so if anyone can help i would be most grateful

**johnwill** · 10-18-2006, 12:43 PM

I'd suspect spyware/malware, Utorrent is a big clue.

MONSTERMONSTER · 10-19-2006, 01:00 AM

no spyware/adware spotted by ewido, spybot s&d or adaware also running arovax

MONSTERMONSTER · 10-20-2006, 09:36 AM

Problem seems to have been fixed by uninstalling and re-installing both firefox and aol browsers

MONSTERMONSTER · 10-27-2006, 01:09 PM

spoke too soon, the problem seems to be re-occuring when i choose to repair the connection i get Windows cannot repair this connection, reason cannot renew i.p. address.
Restarting pc and router fixes the problem but this is a pain

10-18-2006, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
MONSTERMONSTER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND Posts: 119 OS: Vista 64 Ultimate My System	intermittant browser error on 1 pc Hi, I have a d-link wireless adsl router which is hardwired to my desktop pc and wirelessly connected to my laptop. The network works fine and browsing on both computers is as fast as i would expect, however if i leave the desktop running for a while the browser will not connect to any sites. I use Utorrent and that still sends and recieves fine, also i can browse the internet on the laptop no problem. Restarting the pc or unplugging/reconnecting the router solves the problem but it isnt the best solution I have win xp sp2 with updates current to today, firewall is configured to allow internet access for all browser and turning the firewall off makes no difference. I am mistified so if anyone can help i would be most grateful __________________ 1 brick alone does not make shelter

10-18-2006, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'd suspect spyware/malware, Utorrent is a big clue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-19-2006, 01:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
MONSTERMONSTER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND Posts: 119 OS: Vista 64 Ultimate My System	no spyware/adware spotted by ewido, spybot s&d or adaware also running arovax __________________ 1 brick alone does not make shelter

10-20-2006, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
MONSTERMONSTER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND Posts: 119 OS: Vista 64 Ultimate My System	Problem seems to have been fixed by uninstalling and re-installing both firefox and aol browsers __________________ 1 brick alone does not make shelter

10-27-2006, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
MONSTERMONSTER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND Posts: 119 OS: Vista 64 Ultimate My System	spoke too soon, the problem seems to be re-occuring when i choose to repair the connection i get Windows cannot repair this connection, reason cannot renew i.p. address. Restarting pc and router fixes the problem but this is a pain __________________ 1 brick alone does not make shelter