Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More.

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?

FIDELIS
2012-01-11 11:14:00
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 troubleshotingAnother way:-- right click in internet connection icon in taskbar-- select troubleshoot problems-- select either of the options providedAnother 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? 
MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT
2012-01-03 11:29:00
right click Computer/then select/Manage Local Users and groups/Groups Distributed COM Users Add/local service Check names, should capitalize