Internet Connection dying after 10 minutes

NALHome · 11-19-2008, 11:21 AM

Here's my probelm:

On booting XP I have around 10 minutes before my internet connection slows tothe point where the brouser shows error messages at not being able to load the page. My internet connection says it is still working, and repairing has no effect. I have to restart my computer to get it working again.

I have verified that it isn't the ISP since I carried the pc into work yesterday and had the same problem. Besides testing it at work, I've changed out NICs with no difference. BTW, it DOES work in safe mode with networking.

My friend at work says the next step is to rebuild the pc. Any other ideas before I resort to that? Oh yes, I'm not super savvy about pcs, but I'm not afraid to try things!

Thanks in advance for your help.

N

johnwill · 11-20-2008, 08:16 AM

This screams malware to me.

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NALHome · 11-20-2008, 09:36 AM

Thanks, I was thinking that too. I've run anti-virus software to see if there is anything, but unfortunately, I don't have the latest updates due to not have an internet connection for longer than 10 minutes. errrrr......

I will follow your recommendation.

11-19-2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
NALHome Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Internet Connection dying after 10 minutes Here's my probelm: On booting XP I have around 10 minutes before my internet connection slows tothe point where the brouser shows error messages at not being able to load the page. My internet connection says it is still working, and repairing has no effect. I have to restart my computer to get it working again. I have verified that it isn't the ISP since I carried the pc into work yesterday and had the same problem. Besides testing it at work, I've changed out NICs with no difference. BTW, it DOES work in safe mode with networking. My friend at work says the next step is to rebuild the pc. Any other ideas before I resort to that? Oh yes, I'm not super savvy about pcs, but I'm not afraid to try things! Thanks in advance for your help. N

11-20-2008, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 39,800 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Windows 7, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Internet Connection dying after 10 minutes This screams malware to me. Please follow the instructions here: Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help. The security forum is always busy, so please be patient and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. If you go to Thread Tools > Subscribe at the top of your new thread you will receive an email as soon as a reply is posted. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
NALHome Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Internet Connection dying after 10 minutes Thanks, I was thinking that too. I've run anti-virus software to see if there is anything, but unfortunately, I don't have the latest updates due to not have an internet connection for longer than 10 minutes. errrrr...... I will follow your recommendation.