Re: browser stops working after 5 minutes

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From: chris (chris_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:37:01 -0700

Hi Jan:

Thanks for your help. I tried everything you suggested, but unfortunately
nothing has changed. About 5 minutes after I boot up, the browser stops
working - although other internet-related functions still work.

There are no error messages, no unusual processes running in the
backgrounck, I can't detect any viruses or malware of any kind... I'm
seriously stumped.

thanks for taking the time - any other ideas?
Chris

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi chris :-)
>
> Try the following and see if it helps:
>
> Try chaning the Network channel, to another number than the default (11).
>
> and............
>
> On the off chance that your browsers have BHO's operating in the background
> and therefore killing your bandwidth, download BHO Demon and run it on all
> of your machines: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3550
>
> also.........
>
> If you don't use encription to seal off your network, you may be losing
> bandwidth through a third party.
>
> and......
>
> KEEP YOUR ISP CONNECTION LIVE
> http://www.aumha.org/a/refresh.htm
>
> or.......
>
> Internet connection 'freezes' - data going to and from modem seems to
> pause http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#connection_freeze
>
>
> You might also check this..........
>
> Auto-Disconnect
>
> Most versions of Windows will have an option that will disconnect the
> computer from the Internet after a certain amount of time the system has
> been idle while on the Internet. This is referred to as the Idle Disconnect
> feature. When this occurs, the system will bring up a warning to let you
> know that "the connection has been idle for X amount of time, would you like
> to stay online" and then give you the option to stay connected or
> disconnect. While this can be a nifty feature, many find this to be a
> nuisance. Here's how to disable this feature:
>
> Click on the START button, Go to SETTINGS, and then click on CONTROL PANEL
> Double-click on the INTERNET or INTERNET OPTIONS icon
> If you had the INTERNET icon, click on the tab that says CONNECTION, then
> look in the middle of the window. There will be a checkbox that says
> "Disconnect if idle for ." and put a check in this box. Then press OK and
> the Idle Disconnect feature should be disabled.
> If you had the INTERNET OPTIONS icon, click on the tab that says CONNECTION,
> then look for a button labeled SETTINGS on the right-hand side. In the next
> window that comes up, look at the bottom portion for "Dial-up settings" and
> on the right, click on the ADVANCED button. In the next window that appears,
> here will be a checkbox that says "Disconnect if idle for.". Click on this
> box to place a check in it, then press OK until no more OK buttons are
> displayed on the screen. The Idle Disconnect feature should now be disabled.
>
> and..........
>
> IE Times out or stops responding
>
> Microsoft Internet Explorer may stop responding for up to six minutes
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;833301&Product=ie600
> Internet Explorer Appears to Stop Responding When You Start It
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];220902
> How Internet Explorer Cache Settings Affect Web Browsing
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;263070
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
>
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>
>
>
>
> <chris@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:61AABC03-45FE-443A-9F55-B5A8B029377D@microsoft.com...
> > Well, I've tried everything I can think of - maybe someone here will have
> a
> > clue about this one. I'm stumped.
> >
> > Here's the situation:
> >
> > Approximately 5 minutes after booting, I suddenly lose the ability to
> access
> > the web via a browser. I get the "this page cannot be displayed" message -
> it
> > times out essentially.
> >
> > Now, here's the weird part: I'm not losing internet connectivity - I'm
> > connected (via a cable modem & router) and I can stilll do other
> > internet-related things: telnet, ftp programs, remote access stuff - all
> > still work. Just not Explorer.
> >
> > I've done multiple spyware and virus scans. I'm reasonably satisfied it's
> > not that.
> >
> > Try another browser, you say? I did. Mozilla and Opera both behave the
> same
> > way.
> >
> > The router? Well, the other computer in the house that is wirelessly
> > connected to the router is working fine.
> >
> > My network card? I suppose it's possible. But why would it ONLY affect web
> > browsing? Wouldn't it render ALL internet-related connectivity screwed up
> if
> > that were the problem?
> >
> > And remember: it works immediately after booting. It's as if a few minutes
> > in, the computer just decides to not let me browse.
> >
> > I'm on XP Pro, SPI (haven't done 2 yet).
> >
> > Celeron 2 ghz.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Chris
> >
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> >
> >
>
>
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