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Hey i know this is a little off topic but i know there are a couple of you out there with the answer that are nice enough to reply.


I have a recently bought computer, quad core3ghz, 3.5gigz ram, 1gig graphics memory.

Problem is about half a year ago the internet kind of stopped working on it, like it works, but it doesn't, internet explore has a god awful time trying to load the most simple site like this one, but Firefox loads if fine, but then if i try to load a site with flash or a bit more customized layout, internet explore has no god damn chance in hell of loading in, and Firefox will load half way, until i decide to go to another webpage, then it will instantly fully load then 'try' to load the new webpage i directed it too again. I can't connect to Microsoft live updates

((""I HAVE MULTIPLE PC'S/Devices that USE the internet, my internet is NOT the problem :) i know how to reset my router THANKS :) lol""))

so i reformatted, didn't work
then i reformatted again onto a different OS (Windows 8, was previously on Windows 7) didn't work, so i went back to Windows 7 in some fucken dumb hope, DIDN'T WORK, then i went to Windows XP, still doesn't work.

Right now i'm stuck on windows xp, all the drivers are PROPERLY installed, but it still shits on my face...
half loads every page (except this one WOOT) and then shits on me when i go to another.

btw i have 75gigs/s download so its not my internet speed ;)

The computer guy down the streets says its probably something to do with my network card, but i'm pretty sure it's built into my motherboard and my motherboard still works fine

HEEELP MEEEE PLEEEASEE!!!


ahhh

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Re: Need a little computer HELP! please
If you move from Canada to Mexico, it should fix your problem.
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Please Mexicans have the worst ping on COD
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5a 75gigs/s download
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Sounds to me that you may have got two browsers competing against each other,ie explorer and firefox,have you got it all set up corectly regarding the default browser,search engine options etc?


No expert just trying to help.
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when you say recent, how recent?

still under warranty?
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check java is up to date and not clashing with browsers
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It does sound like a hardware issue. If it was anything else a reinstall (with updates) would have fixed it.

You might figure out what card you have and do a search for others with your problem. See what they have to say.

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Try another ISP or a known good computer on your ISP
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yeahh.... i can't even install the updates though, i can install the drivers but the connection to the internet isn't strong enough for the updates.


No warranty, bought it second hand, i'm wondering if i should pay a service fee for the guy down the street to see if he can fix it, then fix it for another 40 dollar network card or something, or just sell it saying there is a problem with the internet, network card
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put in a 2nd network card ... configure your system to run off that card.
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Try another ISP or a known good computer on your ISP
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all my computers work fine

i can watch netflix in HD on 2 of my computer while downloading at 4mb a second on each, while watch netflix in hd on both my xbox's, while my mom streams tv on her laptop... and experience ZERO LAG MWAHAHAHAHA

so yeah its something to do with this computer itself
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put in a 2nd network card ... configure your system to run off that card.
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ok, even if i get the network working again on it, i'm selling it anyways to make room for a better computer

so should i just sell this computer with the listed problem take off like 50 bucks?

or spend 40-100 bucks trying to figure out the problem / fix / sell it, i might loss money?
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Unplug your router and modem or whatever equipment you use to access the internet...wait 5 minutes and power it back up.
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your just making fun of yourself with that suggestion
clappa
of fack i'm still laughing, i had to even edit this in, what a blast

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Hey i know this is a little off topic but i know there are a couple of you out there with the answer that are nice enough to reply.


I have a recently bought computer, quad core3ghz, 3.5gigz ram, 1gig graphics memory.

Problem is about half a year ago the internet kind of stopped working on it, like it works, but it doesn't, internet explore has a god awful time trying to load the most simple site like this one, but Firefox loads if fine, but then if i try to load a site with flash or a bit more customized layout, internet explore has no god damn chance in hell of loading in, and Firefox will load half way, until i decide to go to another webpage, then it will instantly fully load then 'try' to load the new webpage i directed it too again. I can't connect to Microsoft live updates

so i reformatted, didn't work
then i reformatted again onto a different OS (Windows 8, was previously on Windows 7) didn't work, so i went back to Windows 7 in some fucken dumb hope, DIDN'T WORK, then i went to Windows XP, still doesn't work.

Right now i'm stuck on windows xp, all the drivers are PROPERLY installed, but it still shits on my face...
half loads every page (except this one WOOT) and then shits on me when i go to another.

btw i have 75gigs/s download so its not my internet speed ;)

The computer guy down the streets says its probably something to do with my network card, but i'm pretty sure it's built into my motherboard and my motherboard still works fine

HEEELP MEEEE PLEEEASEE!!!


ahhh
 Quoting: Yinse


Could try looking at the software.first.

It could be that your PC is running Internet eplorer 9 I bet, it's a huge fail and freezes, especially with flash player as an add on.

Upgrade to Internet explorer 10 and disable flash add on for Internet explorer. If all else fails uninstall Internet explorer altogether and just use Firefox.

Or as you mentioned the hardware... Could be wrongly configured router. Try a factory reset on your router incase it updated its firmware and messed up. Also check any connections you may hsve, worst case buy a pci modem and plug it into your motherboard and connect to your router via that.

Good luck.
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Hey i know this is a little off topic but i know there are a couple of you out there with the answer that are nice enough to reply.


I have a recently bought computer, quad core3ghz, 3.5gigz ram, 1gig graphics memory.

Problem is about half a year ago the internet kind of stopped working on it, like it works, but it doesn't, internet explore has a god awful time trying to load the most simple site like this one, but Firefox loads if fine, but then if i try to load a site with flash or a bit more customized layout, internet explore has no god damn chance in hell of loading in, and Firefox will load half way, until i decide to go to another webpage, then it will instantly fully load then 'try' to load the new webpage i directed it too again. I can't connect to Microsoft live updates

so i reformatted, didn't work
then i reformatted again onto a different OS (Windows 8, was previously on Windows 7) didn't work, so i went back to Windows 7 in some fucken dumb hope, DIDN'T WORK, then i went to Windows XP, still doesn't work.

Right now i'm stuck on windows xp, all the drivers are PROPERLY installed, but it still shits on my face...
half loads every page (except this one WOOT) and then shits on me when i go to another.

btw i have 75gigs/s download so its not my internet speed ;)

The computer guy down the streets says its probably something to do with my network card, but i'm pretty sure it's built into my motherboard and my motherboard still works fine

HEEELP MEEEE PLEEEASEE!!!


ahhh
 Quoting: Yinse


Could try looking at the software.first.

It could be that your PC is running Internet eplorer 9 I bet, it's a huge fail and freezes, especially with flash player as an add on.

Upgrade to Internet explorer 10 and disable flash add on for Internet explorer. If all else fails uninstall Internet explorer altogether and just use Firefox.

Or as you mentioned the hardware... Could be wrongly configured router. Try a factory reset on your router incase it updated its firmware and messed up. Also check any connections you may hsve, worst case buy a pci modem and plug it into your motherboard and connect to your router via that.

Good luck.
 Quoting: Limey 15623572


all my other PC's and WIFI devices in the house WORK FLAWLESSLY!! its noting to do with my router, unless the computer somehow saves all the corrupt information threw MULTIPLE reformat

which again i think isn't possible, so i'm going with hardware
i'm here to debate, not argue
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Unplug your router and modem or whatever equipment you use to access the internet...wait 5 minutes and power it back up.
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your just making fun of yourself with that suggestion

of fack i'm still laughing, i had to even edit this in, what a blast
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WTF? It's a legitimate suggestion.
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Not if you read everything else i said...


Resetting your modem/router is the first thing anyone does, from 6 year old, to my dad that's 70...

and i dont think i'd have 75gig/s if i didn't know how to simply reset my router...
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put in a 2nd network card ... configure your system to run off that card.
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I agree with this advice. That is what I would do. You can pick them up on the cheap too, $20-$40 new. cheaper used.
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One more thing, try possibly swapping out a known working ethernet cord. Maybe the one you're using isn't working properly. What are your response times when you ping your router from the computer btw?
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put in a 2nd network card ... configure your system to run off that card.
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I agree with this advice. That is what I would do. You can pick them up on the cheap too, $20-$40 new. cheaper used.
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yeah i'm going to have to check kijiji, if it works i'll shit my pants, worth 20 bucks to figure out i guess

Hey i know this is a little off topic but i know there are a couple of you out there with the answer that are nice enough to reply.


I have a recently bought computer, quad core3ghz, 3.5gigz ram, 1gig graphics memory.

Problem is about half a year ago the internet kind of stopped working on it, like it works, but it doesn't, internet explore has a god awful time trying to load the most simple site like this one, but Firefox loads if fine, but then if i try to load a site with flash or a bit more customized layout, internet explore has no god damn chance in hell of loading in, and Firefox will load half way, until i decide to go to another webpage, then it will instantly fully load then 'try' to load the new webpage i directed it too again. I can't connect to Microsoft live updates

so i reformatted, didn't work
then i reformatted again onto a different OS (Windows 8, was previously on Windows 7) didn't work, so i went back to Windows 7 in some fucken dumb hope, DIDN'T WORK, then i went to Windows XP, still doesn't work.

Right now i'm stuck on windows xp, all the drivers are PROPERLY installed, but it still shits on my face...
half loads every page (except this one WOOT) and then shits on me when i go to another.

btw i have 75gigs/s download so its not my internet speed ;)

The computer guy down the streets says its probably something to do with my network card, but i'm pretty sure it's built into my motherboard and my motherboard still works fine

HEEELP MEEEE PLEEEASEE!!!


ahhh
 Quoting: Yinse


Could try looking at the software.first.

It could be that your PC is running Internet eplorer 9 I bet, it's a huge fail and freezes, especially with flash player as an add on.

Upgrade to Internet explorer 10 and disable flash add on for Internet explorer. If all else fails uninstall Internet explorer altogether and just use Firefox.

Or as you mentioned the hardware... Could be wrongly configured router. Try a factory reset on your router incase it updated its firmware and messed up. Also check any connections you may hsve, worst case buy a pci modem and plug it into your motherboard and connect to your router via that.

Good luck.
 Quoting: Limey 15623572


all my other PC's and WIFI devices in the house WORK FLAWLESSLY!! its noting to do with my router, unless the computer somehow saves all the corrupt information threw MULTIPLE reformat

which again i think isn't possible, so i'm going with hardware
 Quoting: Yinse


If it's not your router or switch etc...it could be your NIC...perhaps bad drivers or a misconfiguration of the firewall on the router. Some data on certain websites travels through ports other than 80....

There are a lot of angles to take with the issues you've described.
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The reason i dont believe it is this, like before, i said i did a reformat, multiple times, to multiple OS, that should of set anything on my computer back to the default, any bad settings i had would of been erased
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Hey i know this is a little off topic but i know there are a couple of you out there with the answer that are nice enough to reply.


I have a recently bought computer, quad core3ghz, 3.5gigz ram, 1gig graphics memory.

Problem is about half a year ago the internet kind of stopped working on it, like it works, but it doesn't, internet explore has a god awful time trying to load the most simple site like this one, but Firefox loads if fine, but then if i try to load a site with flash or a bit more customized layout, internet explore has no god damn chance in hell of loading in, and Firefox will load half way, until i decide to go to another webpage, then it will instantly fully load then 'try' to load the new webpage i directed it too again. I can't connect to Microsoft live updates

so i reformatted, didn't work
then i reformatted again onto a different OS (Windows 8, was previously on Windows 7) didn't work, so i went back to Windows 7 in some fucken dumb hope, DIDN'T WORK, then i went to Windows XP, still doesn't work.

Right now i'm stuck on windows xp, all the drivers are PROPERLY installed, but it still shits on my face...
half loads every page (except this one WOOT) and then shits on me when i go to another.

btw i have 75gigs/s download so its not my internet speed ;)

The computer guy down the streets says its probably something to do with my network card, but i'm pretty sure it's built into my motherboard and my motherboard still works fine

HEEELP MEEEE PLEEEASEE!!!


ahhh
 Quoting: Yinse


Could try looking at the software.first.

It could be that your PC is running Internet eplorer 9 I bet, it's a huge fail and freezes, especially with flash player as an add on.

Upgrade to Internet explorer 10 and disable flash add on for Internet explorer. If all else fails uninstall Internet explorer altogether and just use Firefox.

Or as you mentioned the hardware... Could be wrongly configured router. Try a factory reset on your router incase it updated its firmware and messed up. Also check any connections you may hsve, worst case buy a pci modem and plug it into your motherboard and connect to your router via that.

Good luck.
 Quoting: Limey 15623572


all my other PC's and WIFI devices in the house WORK FLAWLESSLY!! its noting to do with my router, unless the computer somehow saves all the corrupt information threw MULTIPLE reformat

which again i think isn't possible, so i'm going with hardware
 Quoting: Yinse


If it's not your router or switch etc...it could be your NIC...perhaps bad drivers or a misconfiguration of the firewall on the router. Some data on certain websites travels through ports other than 80....

There are a lot of angles to take with the issues you've described.
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Chip, I agree it's likely the nic which the OP says is built into the motherboard. A secondary nic card would solve the problem if that's it. Firewall on the router is probably not the issue, since it works fine for other computers on the same network. Almost all data for websites is running through port 80 unless you're logging into a secure server, https, which I believe is port 443.
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One more thing, try possibly swapping out a known working ethernet cord. Maybe the one you're using isn't working properly. What are your response times when you ping your router from the computer btw?
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hrmmm i've never tried to ping it, i'll go do that

and i've tried multiple ethernet cords, why back on the cold day where i though about RESTING MY ROUTER, lol...

i'm not totally brain dead guys :)
i'm here to debate, not argue
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you have 'multiple pc's'

borrow a network card from one of them and see what happens...
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I just pulled a nic out of a dead computer, if you lived close you could HAVE the thing, I've got plenty. But I still want you to check the ethernet cord by swapping it out for another known working one. And also what are your millisecond response times when you ping your router?
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i would think spyware / adware from the description and not hardware at all.

OP why dont you try this :

go to a command prompt "CMD" from the search at the bottom of start menu type the following :

ping -t www.google.ca


You will see ping replies from google and they will never stop because you gave it a -t look for dropped connections. (holes in the replies) let it run a min or two.

If you don't see dropped replies its not your network gear. I would look at possible infections adware / malware etc

* spybot search and destroy
* malware bytes
* avast / or AVG (free Anti-virus)
* CleanUP - good clean up util BUT BE ADVISED it erases forum fill data and recent search history / URL history all temporary files go byby


/ my two cents
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How do i find out my ip other then going to whatsmyip.com because again i probably wont be able to connect to it...
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i would think spyware / adware from the description and not hardware at all.

OP why dont you try this :

go to a command prompt "CMD" from the search at the bottom of start menu type the following :

ping -t www.google.ca


You will see ping replies from google and they will never stop because you gave it a -t look for dropped connections. (holes in the replies) let it run a min or two.

If you don't see dropped replies its not your network gear. I would look at possible infections adware / malware etc

* spybot search and destroy
* malware bytes
* avast / or AVG (free Anti-virus)
* CleanUP - good clean up util BUT BE ADVISED it erases forum fill data and recent search history / URL history all temporary files go byby


/ my two cents
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I have every cleaning tool pirates bay has to offer SON, its not that
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How do i find out my ip other then going to whatsmyip.com because again i probably wont be able to connect to it...
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start > run type: ipconfig > enter
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Yeah go to run > type "cmd" then when you get to the command prompt type "ipconfig" should tell you if you're able to connect to your router.
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How do i find out my ip other then going to whatsmyip.com because again i probably wont be able to connect to it...
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start > run type: ipconfig > enter
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this will give the IP assigned by your router ( an internal IP )

this happens to be what I do for a living :)

however, with that in mind your router has a login if your computer will get you to it using the "gateway" listed in that list type as a url assuming you never changed your router pass its probably admin - admin / admin - password / admin - *blank* from there you should find a status or general info tab which will tell you the "WAN" IP this is your real IP address
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Unplug your router and modem or whatever equipment you use to access the internet...wait 5 minutes and power it back up.
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your just making fun of yourself with that suggestion
clappa
of fack i'm still laughing, i had to even edit this in, what a blast
 Quoting: Yinse



Actually... That's very sound advice. Aka a network reboot. Try it.


Also, check your network cable (aka ethernet cord, cat 5, cat 5e, cat 6, etc...)


Try a diff cord. Sometimes the easiest & cheapest things should be the FIRST things you try.





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