[closed] Computer disconnects programs from internet, fix for this?

My computer is disconnecting my programs from internet while been connected, for example browsers, online games, messenger, etc

Is not a virus nor malware. Do you guys know how to fix this or should I format it to factory to see how it turns out?

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asked Mar 08 '11 at 19:33

Patxi
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closed Mar 09 '11 at 16:26

The question has been closed for the following reason "The question is answered, right answer was accepted" by Patxi Mar 09 '11 at 16:26

4 Answers:

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First thing, call your ISP to ask if there have been any intermittent outages. If not, shut down your computer, then unplug both your cable modem and router if you have one. Let them sit for a minute or two plug both back in and wait until all lights are illuminated that should be, and boot up the computer.

If it's still happening, try resetting your DNS cache. This can be done by going to the Command Prompt.

When you see the "C:WINDOWS>" type in: "ipconfig /flushdns" (without quotations)

Once this is all done, you don't have to reboot, but I like to just to start the machine with a clean slate at that point.

If it's STILL happening, then perhaps you've got some hardware issues in the PC itself you could try troubleshooting. Do you have a laptop or perhaps another desktop you could try on the same network? See it that machine does the same thing or not.

answered Mar 08 '11 at 19:53

Rizzy
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edited Mar 08 '11 at 19:54

Yeah still happening.

(Mar 08 '11 at 20:20) Patxi

You're not very descriptive. You tried everything I suggested up there?

... seriously ?

(Mar 08 '11 at 20:25) Rizzy

yeah, exept calling the ISP cuz in my dad's computer internet is fine, and we are using the same wireless network.

(Mar 08 '11 at 20:50) Patxi

Does your motherboard have a wireless card on-board or are you using some sort of receiver? (either USB or PCI/Express)

(Mar 08 '11 at 21:10) Rizzy

The motherboard has the wireless card included, is not an USB.

(Mar 09 '11 at 05:02) Patxi

Have you tried turning it on and off again?

answered Mar 08 '11 at 19:37

Jackster1337
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Yes it has been happening for 2 days now.

(Mar 08 '11 at 19:40) Patxi

Doesn't answer my question.

(Mar 08 '11 at 19:43) Jackster1337

The yes means I have turn it off.

(Mar 08 '11 at 19:57) Patxi

You said "Yes it has been happening for 2 days now."" Not Yes I have, ......... Make your responses better otherwise we can't help.

(Mar 09 '11 at 13:32) Jackster1337

Are you sure it's your computer that's doing it? Have you checked other possible causes (wifi signal, router/modem lights, etc)?

answered Mar 08 '11 at 19:40

tsilb
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I have good signal in my computer but I haven't tried on other networks. But the PC is starting to act weird :/

(Mar 08 '11 at 19:43) Patxi

Did you recently update the driver for your wireless card? You may want to try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver/reverting back to a older driver/ or updating to the latest driver if you are not already updated.

answered Mar 08 '11 at 21:43

TheTechDude
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Yeah I have all of the drivers, currently installing service pack 1 to see if that solves the problem.

(Mar 09 '11 at 05:03) Patxi

Tried downloading SP1 but it disconnects and the download stays at 31 %

(Mar 09 '11 at 05:26) Patxi

Does a wired connection work? Maybe use that to download it.

(Mar 09 '11 at 06:51) TheTechDude

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