Re: Disconnects
From: Trogdor (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/08/04
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Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 14:48:26 -0700
I did a reformat not long after my last post. It seemd to
clear things up for awhile. I think that there was a
conflict between my SmartCard reader and my firewall. As
soon as I installed the software for the card reader
everything seemed to start back up again. (I installed
other software at the same time but i have it narrowed
down to a few programs that seemed to cause it) So far,
running games without my firewall running seems to do the
trick to correct the issue. Now just to find a firewall
that doesn't interfer with the software.
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>I don't want to overwhelm you with information, nor do I
want to make you
>wait for more suggestions if my first instincts are
incorrect. For this reason,
>here's a fairly complete checklist of solutions, which
should solve the problem.
>
>Remember, if there is a step that you feel unsure about,
we are here to help
>you. Just post your questions and we'll do our very best
to help you further.
>
>With that said, here's the checklist of troubleshooting
steps for you! :-)
>
>
>HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CONNECTION:
>
>1. Run this SPEED TEST:
http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
>
>2. Download the TCP Optimizer Utility:
http://www.speedguide.net/files/TCPOptimizer.exe
>
>3. Double click the program to start it:
>
>4. Select the type of connection you're using: DSL,
Dialup, DSL (PPPoE),
> or Cable, then click "Optimal settings", click Apply
changes, and click Exit.
>
>5. Reboot and run the SPEED TEST again. Notice any
improvement? If not,
> then the Internet "highway" that you're using may be
under heavy traffic or
> construction. I have a webpage you can use to
examine that possibility:
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/TraceRoute.html
>
>
>ADDITIONAL CONNECTIVITY TIPS:
>
>1. Extra items in your Networking Properties Components
list may confuse and
> delay your system while it's connecting as it has to
choose which component to
> transfer the data through. Solution: Remove
unnecessary network Components.
> If you don't use dial up, replace "Dial Up Adapter"
with "Network Adapter" in:
> these instructions:
http://www.oregoncoast.com/configuration/ConfigNetwork.htm
>* If you don't use a Dialup Modem, delete it. In 99% of
cases VPN components
> aren't used, so you can safely delete those as well.
>
>2. Advanced Users should Reinstall ICS and Networking
Components:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;q263276 Or..
> another advice would be to simply unplug the
computer, remove the card
> you connect to the internet with, and then restart
the computer to verify that there
> is no longer anything installed in the Control
Panel / Networking section.
> Once done power off, unplug, reinstall the card, and
create a new connection.
>
>3. Lag/Latency can be caused by your Modem or Network
Cards and by other
> programs running on your system. Firewalls and even
AntiVirus programs have
> been know to slow a connection down. You can disable
startup programs using the
> method explained at: http://www.pacs-
portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm.
>
>4. Scan for Adware/Spyware/Trojans with Spybot from:
http://security.kolla.de
> And then run an Online Virus Scan:
http://housecall.antivirus.com/
>
>5. If you use a Router, or similar networking/internet
sharing device, check for
> firmware updates. There's been a lot of improvements
with the release of DX 9.0b
> which you should download and install from:
www.microsoft.com/directx
>
>
>IF DISCONNECTED WHILE PLAYING:
>
>1. Disconnects can be caused by your Modem or Network
Cards and by other
> programs running on your system. See above for help
disabling those programs.
>
>2. Another reason for disconnects could be an external
router or modem that has
> overheated. Try unplugging it for awhile, and
contact your ISP to see if they have
> a newer model if the problem keeps recurring.
>
>3. Check for IRQ sharing: Click START / Run / type:
msinfo32 / ENTER
> Expand + Hardware Resources / Click on IRQ and notice
if the sound card, video
> card(s), and modem/network cards share the same
IRQ. If they do, move them into
> different slots, to prevent bottlenecks caused by too
much traffic on the same IRQ.
>
>4. Further to step 3., Make certain that your Network
adapter or Internal Modem
> is not in the slot directly beside the graphics card,
as those two must be separate.
>
>
>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
>
>More information on the topic of online gaming
connections is available at:
>
>http://NibblesNbitsConnect.tk my site and the reference
for this reply to you includes
>Ports listings, Router configuration settings, ICS, DSL,
Cable and Networking help.
>
>Dialup Tips: http://www.56k.com/trouble/#disconn
>Zone.com Dialup Tips:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-
US;Q228564
>
>Hope that's been of help, please let me know how it
went. :-)
>
>--
>Cheers, Windows XP MVP
Shell / User
>Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=FH;[LN];gms
>Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
>MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=sz;en-us;top
>My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I
confer any rights.
>_________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>"Trogdor" <andre6161@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1feb801c4584c$0bef56d0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
>| A few more bits of info that I missed:
>|
>| 1. I have tried running games without my firewall or
>| Norton running
>|
>| 2. I have been trying to run America's Army and
>| NeverWinter Nights
>|
>| 3. There is no issue when I run my normal internet
within
>| Windows. It seems to be a dos, opengl or directx issue.
>|
>| Thanks for any help that you can provide...
>
>
>.
>
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