Network Adapter gets disabled.

On 4/12/2010 8:24 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:36:13 -0700, wrote:

On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, wrote:

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
those updates as soon as you're able.

P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection.

Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
appears?

Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then
after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has
been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO
their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS
update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I
uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works
great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address
please give me fresh instructions.

Thanks

On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be
to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for
it.

Thanks will give it a try, I know running in XP never had a problem. PTL

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azTom

On 4/11/2010 7:53 PM, SC Tom wrote:

"azTom" wrote in message
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Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds
or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs
the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
things work OK.
This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
everything disabled in the Startup tab.
Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there
are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me
just what services are required? Any and all help would be much
appreciated.

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azTom

You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and
get a lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not
they are necessary.

When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does
it then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any
updated Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?
What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?
Thanks for your advice, the Network connection is an on-board
connection. Checked the manufacturers site and the last changes were in
2005 so you see it's an outdated motherboard. But functions admirably
for the tasks I need. Will try a new PCI NI card, tried an older PCI NI
with no success, Win7 did not even recognize it. As for firewall and
malware I have Norton programs but, removed everything and still have
the same problem. Have a GREAT day.

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azTom

On 4/12/2010 8:24 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:36:13 -0700, wrote:

On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, wrote:

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
those updates as soon as you're able.

P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection.

Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
appears?

Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then
after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has
been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO
their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS
update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I
uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works
great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address
please give me fresh instructions.

Thanks

On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be
to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for
it.

Thanks for your also suggesting I get a PCI Win7 compatible NI card.
Finally managed to get one at Best Buy, everything is up and working
again. Thanks for your guidance.

--
azTom

On 4/12/2010 6:05 PM, SC Tom wrote:

"azTom" wrote in message
...
On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, wrote:

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
those updates as soon as you're able.

P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30
seconds or
so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection.

Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
appears?

Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then
after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router
has been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4
COMBO their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The
last BIOS update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said
if I uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything
works great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP
address please give me fresh instructions.

Thanks

--
azTom

One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one
through the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic
gigabyte one.

Thanks Tom for your suggestion, I tried an old (2005) PCI NI and
couldn't find a driver for Win7, finally got to Best Buy and installed
Win7 recognized it and did a self-installation everything works great
now. Thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated. God Bless You and
Yours
--
azTom

On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:47:33 -0700, azTom wrote:

On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be
to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for
it.

Thanks for your also suggesting I get a PCI Win7 compatible NI card.
Finally managed to get one at Best Buy, everything is up and working
again. Thanks for your guidance.

Thanks for reporting your success. Continued good luck!

"azTom" wrote in message
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On 4/12/2010 6:05 PM, SC Tom wrote:

"azTom" wrote in message
...
On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:
On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, wrote:

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
those updates as soon as you're able.

P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30
seconds or
so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection.

Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
appears?

Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then
after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router
has been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4
COMBO their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The
last BIOS update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said
if I uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything
works great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP
address please give me fresh instructions.

Thanks

--
azTom

One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one
through the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic
gigabyte one.

Thanks Tom for your suggestion, I tried an old (2005) PCI NI and couldn't
find a driver for Win7, finally got to Best Buy and installed Win7
recognized it and did a self-installation everything works great now.
Thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated. God Bless You and Yours
--
azTom

Thank you. You are more than welcome! Glad all is right now.
(I'd have replied before now, but I was on vacation :-) )
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SC Tom