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   From: beauchampy@REMOVEgmail.com   
      
   Gre0145 wrote:   
   > Strangest problem I have ever seen. Received computer, many viruses,   
   > malware, spyware. Cleaned, ran additional scans, found nothing.   
   > Computer will connect to the Internet after a reboot, but cannot after   
   > 5 - 10 minutes, varies. Computer can ping any web address, not just   
   > IP. So I CAN ping yahoo.com and get a response. Link lights are on and   
   > good. Nothing has changed with DNS, Default Gateway, IP address,   
   > Subnet Mask. I have put this computer on two differnet routers, same   
   > problem on each.   
   >   
   > Something very weird. If I disconnect the CAT5 cable from the router   
   > for just a split second and then reconnect the computer can get online   
   > again, but again, after 5 - 10 minutes it cannot.   
   >   
   > I have uninstalled and reinstalled IE several times. Did a repair form   
   > the XP disk (reinstalled all system files). Nothing helps.   
   >   
   > Alos note it is not just IE. After the internet loses connectivity, I   
   > cannot update any Antivirus programs or spyware programs (search for   
   > updates). However, I CAN still ping.   
   >   
   > I have tried getting to the router browser after loseing connectivity,   
   > will not connect. Again, after a reboot or unplugging the CAT5 cable I   
   > can.   
   >   
   > If anyone has any idea what may be going on with this PC let me know.   
   > I've tried everything I know to do.   
      
      
   Sounds like either your ethernet controller or router is playing up. Try   
   updating the driver for your ethernet controller and updating the   
   firmware for your router.   
      
   Failing that, try getting a new ethernet controller NIC for a few quid   
   off eBay.   
      
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