I keep losing internet access on vista

have 3 computer all on DSL, but only the Vista machine keeps giving a
message about not having 'internet access' every once in a while during my
work, then asks for the program to be shut down. This also happens on my
other vista computer at home. it's getting a little annoying to close the IE
in the middle since somehow the computer/program keeps losing the internet
connection.

thanks for any assistance.

On Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:29:22 -0500, "Shon" <> wrote:

>have 3 computer all on DSL, but only the Vista machine keeps giving a
>message about not having 'internet access' every once in a while during my
>work, then asks for the program to be shut down. This also happens on my
>other vista computer at home. it's getting a little annoying to close the IE
>in the middle since somehow the computer/program keeps losing the internet
>connection.
>
>thanks for any assistance.

WIth wireless cards, Vista often shuts off the card to save power
(even when on A/C). If you are using a wireless card/connection, go
into Device Manager and set the card to NOT allow Vista to shut it
off. Also go into Power Options and set the card/connection to maximum
performance.

See if that helps. Post if you need more specific instructions.

network connectivity???? anyone?

"Shon" <> wrote in message
news:u1%...
> have 3 computer all on DSL, but only the Vista machine keeps giving a
> message about not having 'internet access' every once in a while during my
> work, then asks for the program to be shut down. This also happens on my
> other vista computer at home. it's getting a little annoying to close the
> IE in the middle since somehow the computer/program keeps losing the
> internet connection.
>
> thanks for any assistance.

Shon wrote:
> network connectivity???? anyone?
>
> "Shon" <> wrote in message
> news:u1%...
>> have 3 computer all on DSL, but only the Vista machine keeps giving a
>> message about not having 'internet access' every once in a while
>> during my work, then asks for the program to be shut down. This also
>> happens on my other vista computer at home. it's getting a little
>> annoying to close the IE in the middle since somehow the
>> computer/program keeps losing the internet connection.
>>
>> thanks for any assistance.
>

You should goto the Command Prompt and do an IPconfig /all to see what
IP the machine has when connectivity to the Internet is lost.

You should be able to do this to see what the IP is when there is a good
connection as opposed to the IP it has when the connection is lost.

You should be able to do an Ipconig /release and IPconfig /renew to
establish connection back to the Internet, without having to shut down a
program.

But you should call your DSL ISP tech support about the problem and tell
them you have Vista to see if there is a fix or workaround.