If you still have tcp/ip problems I have a method to completly remove and reinstall the tcp/ip stack for windows XP, but is not for the newbie, could cause more problems if not done exactly as described.
Thank you for your response. I meant that we would get "kicked off" of the internet and then prompted to "switch user, restart, or shut down".
McGaffee security is installed on the computer.
I'm not exactly a newbie and follow directions well. I would like to have instructions to remove and reinstall the tcp/ip stack.
Any insight regarding the grinding noise after removing the mountain of dust that the computer had apparently thought belonged there after so long.( the comp belonged to my bf and his daughter before I moved in - that's why I was reluctant to open i t up right away). Again , thank you.
In the Registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services Delete "Winsock" and "Winsock2" folders. DO NOT REBOOT Go To Local area connection Properties, on the General Tab Click Install, Select Protocol, click "add", Click "Have Disk", type in "C:\windows\inf", select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", click OK, Let install finish. NOW REBOOT. Done
Before deleting the key in the registry navigate to the Lan properties as described to be sure you know how to get there.
As for the noise, replace any device that is making the noise, the dust is normal and should be gently blown out once a year.
mombodog
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August 31st, 2006 03:00
"Started booting off the internet and prompting to shut down"
What does this mean?
There is or was some bad stuff (malware) floating around myspace recently, installing to you pc without consent.
I suggest you get AdAware program and run on your PC
http://www.download.com/3405-8022-5153545.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
If you still have tcp/ip problems I have a method to completly remove and reinstall the tcp/ip stack for windows XP, but is not for the newbie, could cause more problems if not done exactly as described.
greeneyes77
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August 31st, 2006 08:00
Thank you for your response. I meant that we would get "kicked off" of the internet and then prompted to "switch user, restart, or shut down".
McGaffee security is installed on the computer.
I'm not exactly a newbie and follow directions well. I would like to have instructions to remove and reinstall the tcp/ip stack.
Any insight regarding the grinding noise after removing the mountain of dust that the computer had apparently thought belonged there after so long.( the comp belonged to my bf and his daughter before I moved in - that's why I was reluctant to open i t up right away). Again , thank you.
mombodog
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August 31st, 2006 17:00
Ok here it is
In the Registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
Delete "Winsock" and "Winsock2" folders. DO NOT REBOOT
Go To Local area connection Properties, on the General Tab Click Install, Select Protocol, click "add", Click "Have Disk", type in "C:\windows\inf", select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", click OK, Let install finish. NOW REBOOT. Done
Before deleting the key in the registry navigate to the Lan properties as described to be sure you know how to get there.
As for the noise, replace any device that is making the noise, the dust is normal and should be gently blown out once a year.