Jan032012

Why does my computer lose its network connection?

vinod asks:

On my wireless LAN I loose my connection to the my shared network regularly, but I remain connected to the Internet. What would cause this problem and how do I fix it?


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  • FIDELIS January 11, 2012

    Hello, what operating system are you using?  If you are using windows 7 you could try running the shared folders, incoming connections(in computer sharing files) or internet troubleshooter.  There are several ways you can access the troubleshooters.

    One way is by doing the following:

    – click on start
    – type trouble
    – click on troubleshoting

    Another way:

    – right click in internet connection icon in taskbar
    – select troubleshoot problems
    – select either of the options provided

    Another way:

    – right click in internet connection icon in taskbar
    – select open network and sharing center
    – click on troubleshoot problems

    Are there several computers trying to access shared folders?  Have you tried checking if same thing happens when using ethernet(wired) connection? 

  • Anonymous January 3, 2012

    right click Computer/then select/Manage
     Local Users and groups/Groups
     Distributed COM Users
     Add/local service
     Check names, should capitalize
     

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