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jamiec21 · 12-05-2009, 22:11

I've got a similar problem.

Brand new Vista 64-bit installation, everything set up as normal. However, my internet connection seems to cut out after a random amount of time. Vista does not like this at all, and I have to reset the PC to be able to go online again. If I'm using Firefox, I can't close it, even through Task Manager, and restarting takes about 2 minutes to kick in. I can then surf for another period of time through IE8 and surf fine for another few minutes before it to, loses it's connection. Even when not starting Firefox at all and just using IE, it will lose the connecion eventually.

The network icon in the system tray doesn't show a disconnection so I'm thinking it's a Vista problem somewhere. Never had anything like this on XP, but did on the very first occasion (and every time since) I plugged the cable modem in.

Not sure if it's a cable/Virgin problem, but I thought I'd ask some knowledable people about this as it's driving me crazy!

12-05-2009, 22:11	#2
jamiec21 cf.member Join Date: Mar 2007 Services: V+ TV: XL and Sports HD; BB: L Posts: 81	Re: Frequent loss of connection I've got a similar problem. Brand new Vista 64-bit installation, everything set up as normal. However, my internet connection seems to cut out after a random amount of time. Vista does not like this at all, and I have to reset the PC to be able to go online again. If I'm using Firefox, I can't close it, even through Task Manager, and restarting takes about 2 minutes to kick in. I can then surf for another period of time through IE8 and surf fine for another few minutes before it to, loses it's connection. Even when not starting Firefox at all and just using IE, it will lose the connecion eventually. The network icon in the system tray doesn't show a disconnection so I'm thinking it's a Vista problem somewhere. Never had anything like this on XP, but did on the very first occasion (and every time since) I plugged the cable modem in. Not sure if it's a cable/Virgin problem, but I thought I'd ask some knowledable people about this as it's driving me crazy!