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[Guest]

After SP2, I can surf maybe a couple of pages, then "Page cannot...". The
computer shows I'm still connected, however, I pick up my phone and dial
tone!!! Can I uninstall SP2 without to much damage or am I better off
restoring my machine?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi jsc3489

Yes, you can uninstall the SP2. But, first try the following and see if it
helps:

Power Management adjustments to stop connection loss:



Start>Settings> Control Panel>Network and Dial-up Connections>Local Area
Connection>Properties>Configure>Power Management tab>uncheck "Allow the
computer to turn off this device to save power."



also......



IE stops working or drops connections after a while or in hibernate mode



Start>Settings> Control Panel>Network and Dial-up Connections>Local Area
Connection>Properties>Configure>Power Management tab>uncheck Allow the
computer to turn off this device to save power.



Also..



Standby & Hibernate Issues in Windows XP

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm



Resume May Cause Power Off When in Standby Mode

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q162052/



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, or you need help with the above,
please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
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[Jan Il]

Hi jsc3489

Here are the instructions for uninstalling the SP2 if you decide to do this:

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350

Hope this helps

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[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

After SP2, I can surf maybe a couple of pages, then "Page cannot...". The
computer shows I'm still connected, however, I pick up my phone and dial
tone!!! Can I uninstall SP2 without to much damage or am I better off
restoring my machine?

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of these programs ,
download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

See
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/ or the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**
Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.

See this link for information about malware:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars

If nothing there helps, please post back to this thread.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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Protect your PC
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[Guest]

Hi jsc3489

Here are the instructions for uninstalling the SP2 if you decide to do this:

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350

Hope this helps

Jan
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It will be some time before I get a chance to try these suggestions, these
problems are on my mom's pc, but I thank you so deeply for such a quick
response. thanks again!

 

[Jan Il]

Hi jsc3489

It will be some time before I get a chance to try these suggestions, these
problems are on my mom's pc, but I thank you so deeply for such a quick
response. thanks again!

You're very welcome! You should also add Frank's suggestion to the 'to do'
list as well, to be sure that no scumware is involved.

Jan
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[newsrider3]

I have had that problem over the years with different computers and
different ISP's, and never discovered a cure. However my recent experience
suggests that it can be caused by a WinModem (a software-controlled type of
modem) driver. It was largely cured for my current computer and ISP by
installing the latest driver for my Agere WinModem, which happens to be
available at the Windows Update site. That driver has a 2004 date, whereas
the latest driver made available for download by my computer's manufacturer
(Compaq) has a 2003 date.

I believe SP2 takes best when it is installed on a new clean op system. I've
tried uninstalling SP2 in the past and didn't get a good result. It's a
risk.