repeatedly "repairing" connection to maintain internet connect

[chuck.kelly]

My cable internet repeatedly cuts out - it seems to happen often when I
am multi-tasking with AIM and multiple browser (firefox windows). I
was initially restarting each time, recreating a connection and hoping
the connection would stick, before discovering that right-clicking
"Repair" on the connection fixes it quickly, though the connection will
likely cut-out within 7-10 minutes.

The cable modem appears to be working fine, with proper lights
indicating connection and transmission. Any clue how to fix this?

Thanks.

 

[Unk]

My cable internet repeatedly cuts out - it seems to happen often when I
am multi-tasking with AIM and multiple browser (firefox windows). I
was initially restarting each time, recreating a connection and hoping
the connection would stick, before discovering that right-clicking
"Repair" on the connection fixes it quickly, though the connection will
likely cut-out within 7-10 minutes.

The cable modem appears to be working fine, with proper lights
indicating connection and transmission. Any clue how to fix this?

Thanks.

Winsock Repair Utility:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4372.html
http://www.find.pcworld.com/48609

Now, after you fixed the winsock settings, reboot, and optimize them for your connection:
Download TCP Optimizer: http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php

Another reported fix:
Click Start-> Run-> services.msc and click OK.
Find "Computer Browser", right-click it, and select "Properties".
Change the Startup type from "Automatic" to "Manual", then Stop and Restart the service.