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XP Disconnects too much
Name: 95neongirl Date: June 13, 2003 at 16:39:43 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: 256
Comment:
My computer disconnects from the internet every 5-10 minutes...what can I do to correct that problem?
Name: forthootowl Date: June 13, 2003 at 17:00:18 Pacific
Reply:
I had the same problem and updated the modem driver, which fixed it.
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Response Number 2
Name: 95neongirl Date: June 13, 2003 at 19:04:23 Pacific
Reply:
wouldn't that be in the windows update?
thanks
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Response Number 3
Name: forthootowl Date: June 13, 2003 at 21:25:56 Pacific
Reply:
Not necessisarily, it's better to get the driver from the manufacturer's site and follow their instructions for installing the driver.
I can help if you need it.
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Response Number 4
Name: Wolfeymole Date: June 14, 2003 at 00:35:14 Pacific
Reply:
Hi Neongirl Ok go into Start/Settings/Control Panel/Internet Options/Connections/Settings/Advanced. Make sure the boxes for "Disconnect if idle for x minutes" and "Disconnect when connection may no longer be needed" are NOT ticked. Try that. Wolfey
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Response Number 5
Name: 95neongirl Date: June 14, 2003 at 19:57:16 Pacific
Reply:
thanks there was a update for my modem and i made sure that i did not have the disconnect in x number of minutes thing checked
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