OT: Even My Computer Likes ModernBuddy

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:42 pm

Weirdness:

Recently, my desktop computer will randomly lose connection to the internet. No idea what's going on. I've checked:

the modem - still working
the Router - working like a champ
the Network Card - reports that it's working fine (even tried disabling it then enabling)
the Firewall Settings - looks normal to me
the Laptop - still has connection to the net
the Xbox - still getting connection to xbox live

Now everything looks fine but still no internet connection for the desktop? Every time I try to go to a site it reads "Looking for..." in the status bar and then times out. That is EVERY website but www.ModernBuddy.com! What the heck is that about???

Seriously! It's happened quite a few time lately. It's friggin doing it right now. ModernBuddy.com is the only site that I can connect to.

Once I restart the computer everything works fine again. For a few days anyway.

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:59 pm

*Computer Snob time*

After working for them, I am now an Apple person. My wife always has been. They have their own quirks, but generally the stuff you're describing to me means you're using a PC.

Get a Mac...issues resolved.

*End Computer Snob time*

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:22 pm

Tbone wrote:Get a Mac...issues resolved.

Tbone,

Wow, that's a fantastic analysis.

Please let's not go there on MB. There's plenty of other places on the internet for that.

Fueldrum · Post by **Fueldrum** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:26 pm

Tbone wrote:*Computer Snob time*

After working for them, I am now an Apple person. My wife always has been. They have their own quirks, but generally the stuff you're describing to me means you're using a PC.

Get a Mac...issues resolved.

*End Computer Snob time*

Because you know that only one kind of computer is prone to internet connection issues....

First the dumb question: did you check all your cables, i.e. good connections?

Are you on a network at all?

What browser are you using? What OS?

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:25 pm

Sorry early morning attempts at humor!

Geez I really was joking...You're right lobster man. DO NOT RESPOND TO MY INTIAL POST!!!

Fueldrum has better questions you need to ask yourself about the problems.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:44 am

Fueldrum wrote: First the dumb question: did you check all your cables, i.e. good connections?

Are you on a network at all?

What browser are you using? What OS?

Cables are good (I've switched them before just to test that out)
I'm connected through the DLINK DGL-4300 Wireless router (but using the LAN for the desktop)
Network Card: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Ethernet (I believe the firmware is correct)
Browser: Firefox (whatever the latest version is) but I when the trouble starts neither browser will connect (unless it's to the modernbuddy forum, which is just weird)
OS: Win XP

When this happens I just restart and problem gone (but it happens at least once or twice a week)

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:14 am

Corsair wrote: I'm connected through the DLINK DGL-4300 Wireless router (but using the LAN for the desktop)
Network Card: Broadcom 440x 10/100 Ethernet (I believe the firmware is correct)
Browser: Firefox (whatever the latest version is) but I when the trouble starts neither browser will connect (unless it's to the modernbuddy forum, which is just weird)
OS: Win XP

When this happens I just restart and problem gone (but it happens at least once or twice a week)

I have a similar setup, with ATT DSL service. And the same results - except Modern Buddy won't work either. I'm suspecting that you are just reading your cache of Modern Buddy when the internet gets blocked.

I'm also using Firefox, but all connections stop, my internet radio goes off, torrents stop, everything. In my case I have to reboot about once a day to prevent the internet freeze.

I tend to blame everything on those Windows Updates that get installed all the time.

-Mark

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:49 am

Gotta hate those updates...

I figured it might be reading from the cache too but the entire website still works including pages I have not previously visited.

AgentKestrel · Post by **AgentKestrel** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:46 pm

Corsair, sounds like you are having problems with DNS resolution. Windows XP will at times cache the ip address of certain pages in the “prefetch” folder, so you would be able to resolve “modernbuddy” but nothing else. To check to see if you are having problems with resolution try pingging yahoo.com by both “friendly” address and the IP address. If you don't get a response from the “Friendly” adress but do using the IP address, the you are having DNS issues, if both fail then your issue is more serious.

To do this go to “Start”>”run” and type in “cmd”. This will bring you to the DOS prompt.

Type;
ping www.yahoo.com

You should see 4 packets sent and 4 received if it worked properly.

By IP;
ping 209.191.93.52

The biggest culprits are;

1.A software based firewall, like Zone Alarm. Windows XP comes with a terrible firewall that you should disable as a matter of course. I would disable any firewalls on your computer and use a stand alone firewall.
2.Virus scanners, they like to block ports from time to time.
3. Incorrect settings, You should be able to get those from your ISP.
4.Corrupt TCP/IP stack.
To clear and reset the TCP/IP stack try running this command.
netsh w r

This will reset the stack and clear anything out of the winsock catalog. Then reboot and see what happens.

If both ping tests failed try reinstalling the drivers for your NIC card after the reset.

Good Luck.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:30 am

MAN! I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS BOARD! Scooters, great people, AND computer fixes

Thanks for all the great advice I'll try it out and let you know how it goes. (Man AZ seems like it's full of good people)

Thanks Again