Re: Computer going offline for no apparent reason



I connect using dsl, ISP is BellSouth. Connected through their dsl modem,
and a wireless router. Modem is a Speedtouch Home and the router is a
Netgear. Extremely fast connection (when it is connected :-( ), download
speed around 1200KB.

"Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
news:erOAyIYCGHA.2320@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Ferdy wrote:
>
>> Group,
>>
>> My internet explorer has taken to going offline for no apparent reason.
>> When refreshing a page a dialogue box appears and says "No internet
>> connection available" with an option to "Work offline" or "Try again".
>> When
>> the try again box is clicked, I am immediately reconnected and things go
>> along as normal. This is a recent occurrence.
>>
>> What setting could be causing this?
>>
>> I have tried changing firewall preferences, checked Microsoft
>> anti-spyware,
>> checked ZoneAlarm, and AVG. None seem to have any preferences or
>> possible
>> options that would cause this.
>>
>> TIA for any help. Also, suggestions for posting to a more appropriate
>> newsgroup would be welcomed.
>>
>> Ferdy
>>
>>
>>
>
> It would help a lot if you could tell us if you connect to the Internet
> via cable, dsl or dial up. And, if you want to help us even more, you
> might want to reveal the name of your ISP.
>
> Alias


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