IE fails to connect

[Guest]

I find that after some time, my IE fails to connect to the net even though
other programs have no problem, eg icq, bittorrent. All I get is the Unable
to connect message.

I'm on Win XP Pro with SP1 installed. Its connected to a DSL modem via LAN
cable and theres nothing wrong with the connection. The isp has no proxies
provided and I usually have to overcome this problem by rebooting but it
still comes back after some time.

 

[Jan Il]

HI Malcolm

Try the following and see if it helps:

Prevent IE from disconnecting with DSL or cable connection:

Control Panel
Network and Dialup Connections
Local Area Connection
Properties
Configure
Power Management
Uncheck both boxes on this dialog sheet

Hope this helps.

Jan
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[siljaline]

I find that after some time, my IE fails to connect to the net even though
other programs have no problem, eg icq, bittorrent. All I get is the Unable
to connect message.

I'm on Win XP Pro with SP1 installed. Its connected to a DSL modem via LAN
cable and theres nothing wrong with the connection. The isp has no proxies
provided and I usually have to overcome this problem by rebooting but it
still comes back after some time.

ICQ & BitTorrent are your connectivity issues.
Uninstall them, reboot and post back with your findings.

Silj

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[Guest]

icq and bittorrent do not appear to be the problem as they do not use up much
of my bandwith as I am using ADSL and I've been using them together with IE
before. The problem arose when I switched to another network using my LAN
port without setting any proxies. Usually when I set the proxies in IE it
will work but is there a solution whereby IE can detect the connection
without even setting the proxy?

 

[siljaline]

icq and bittorrent do not appear to be the problem as they do not use up much
of my bandwith as I am using ADSL and I've been using them together with IE
before. The problem arose when I switched to another network using my LAN
port without setting any proxies. Usually when I set the proxies in IE it
will work but is there a solution whereby IE can detect the connection
without even setting the proxy?

Generally, a LAN does not require a proxy for IE, if they exist on your machine,
disable them and get rid of ICQ and BitTorrent - check with your ISP's newsgroup
or Forum whether BitTorrent is blocked at the server level.

Silj

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http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

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