Network Adapter gets disabled.

[azTom]

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

things work OK.

This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

everything disabled in the Startup tab.

Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.



--

azTom

 

[Frank]

On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:

> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things

> work OK.

> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>



Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".

 

[SC Tom]

"azTom" wrote in message

news:Icuwn.50098$iu2.13355@newsfe15.iad...

> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO internet

> connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the Device Manager

> and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the Network Adapter.

> If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things work OK.

> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is startingup

> during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have everything disabled

> in the Startup tab.

> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just what

> services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>

> --

> azTom



You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and get a

lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not they are

necessary.



When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does it

then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any updated

Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?

What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?

--

SC Tom



"Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed

any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician."

Lt. Col. J.D. "Jeff" Cooper, USMC, Ret.

 

[a@b.c]

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:



>Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

>Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

>things work OK.

>This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

>many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

>what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.



Did you check the Control Panel Power Options setting to see if its

being turned off as part of power management? Go through the Advanced

Options to see if any of them apply to you. Its not clear from your

description if this is a battery powered laptop or a desktop unit. And

its not clear if this is a wireless adapter or a pci device. So its

not readily apparant if power management is turning off the network

adaptor to save power.

 

[Trev]

"azTom" wrote in message

news:Icuwn.50098$iu2.13355@newsfe15.iad...

> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO internet

> connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the Device Manager

> and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the Network Adapter.

> If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things work OK.

> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is startingup

> during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have everything disabled

> in the Startup tab.

> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just what

> services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>

> --

> azTom



Did you check to see which Network adaptor Ie If you use wireless and the

cable is not plugged in You will get the red cross for Ethernet And Visa

Versa

 

[azTom]

On 4/11/2010 6:47 PM, Frank wrote:

> On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things

>> work OK.

>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>>

>

> Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".

Control Panel > Programs+Uninstall a program > View installed updates >

then select and remove all updates

--

azTom

 

[azTom]

On 4/11/2010 7:53 PM, SC Tom wrote:

>

> "azTom" wrote in message

> news:Icuwn.50098$iu2.13355@newsfe15.iad...

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds

>> or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs

>> the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

>> things work OK.

>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there

>> are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me

>> just what services are required? Any and all help would be much

>> appreciated.

>>

>> --

>> azTom

>

> You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and

> get a lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not

> they are necessary.

>

> When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does

> it then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any

> updated Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?

> What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?

Soart intermittent problem, just can not say 100% solved or not. Thanks

for the link to the Services site will look into it.



--

azTom

 

[azTom]

On 4/11/2010 9:09 PM, a@b.c wrote:

> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

>> things work OK.

>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>

> Did you check the Control Panel Power Options setting to see if its

> being turned off as part of power management? Go through the Advanced

> Options to see if any of them apply to you. Its not clear from your

> description if this is a battery powered laptop or a desktop unit. And

> its not clear if this is a wireless adapter or a pci device. So its

> not readily apparant if power management is turning off the network

> adaptor to save power.

Sorry about missed info, it's a desktop I assembled from purchased parts

from Fry's. It's wired to my router, no pci device built-in the

motherboard. Just where do I locate the Advanced Options in the Control

Panel?



--

azTom

 

[Chris Sidener]

"azTom" wrote in message

news:L5Iwn.112261$sx5.47394@newsfe16.iad...

> On 4/11/2010 6:47 PM, Frank wrote:

>> On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:

>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

>>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things

>>> work OK.

>>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

>>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

>>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>>>

>>

>> Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".

> Control Panel > Programs+Uninstall a program > View installed updates >

> then select and remove all updates

> --

> azTom



You're kidding, right?



Chris

 

[azTom]

On 4/12/2010 1:46 AM, Trev wrote:

>

> "azTom" wrote in message

> news:Icuwn.50098$iu2.13355@newsfe15.iad...

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds

>> or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs

>> the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

>> things work OK.

>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there

>> are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me

>> just what services are required? Any and all help would be much

>> appreciated.

>>

>> --

>> azTom

>

> Did you check to see which Network adaptor Ie If you use wireless and

> the cable is not plugged in You will get the red cross for Ethernet And

> Visa Versa

Thanks for suggestions but the computer is a desktop and hard wired to

my router. I've tried different cables, no change.



--

azTom

 

[Char Jackson]

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:



>Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),



That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

those updates as soon as you're able.



>P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>internet connection.



Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.



Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

appears?

 

[MJMIII]

"azTom" wrote in message

news:L5Iwn.112261$sx5.47394@newsfe16.iad...

> On 4/11/2010 6:47 PM, Frank wrote:

>> On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:

>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the

>>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things

>>> work OK.

>>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are

>>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just

>>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

>>>

>>

>> Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".

> Control Panel > Programs+Uninstall a program > View installed updates >

> then select and remove all updates

> --

> azTom



Moron!

--





"Don't pick a fight with an old man.

If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."

 

[azTom]

On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>

> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

> those updates as soon as you're able.

>

>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection.

>

> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>

> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

> appears?

>

Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has

been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO

their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS

update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I

uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works

great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address

please give me fresh instructions.



Thanks



--

azTom

 

[SC Tom]

"azTom" wrote in message

news:zfNwn.28967$vC3.8985@newsfe04.iad...

> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>

>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>

>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>

>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>> internet connection.

>>

>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>

>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>> appears?

>>

> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has

> been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO

> their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS

> update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I

> uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works

> great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address

> please give me fresh instructions.

>

> Thanks

>

> --

> azTom



One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one through

the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic gigabyte one.

--

SC Tom

 

[Char Jackson]

On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:36:13 -0700, azTom wrote:



>On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>

>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>

>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>

>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>> internet connection.

>>

>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>

>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>> appears?

>>

>Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

>after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has

>been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO

>their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS

>update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I

>uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works

>great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address

>please give me fresh instructions.

>

>Thanks



On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be

to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for

it.

 

[azTom]

On 4/12/2010 6:05 PM, SC Tom wrote:

>

> "azTom" wrote in message

> news:zfNwn.28967$vC3.8985@newsfe04.iad...

>> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>>

>>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>>

>>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>>

>>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30

>>>> seconds or

>>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>>> internet connection.

>>>

>>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>>

>>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>>> appears?

>>>

>> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

>> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router

>> has been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4

>> COMBO their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The

>> last BIOS update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said

>> if I uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything

>> works great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP

>> address please give me fresh instructions.

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>> --

>> azTom

>

> One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one

> through the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic

> gigabyte one.

Thanks for the suggestion and where to disable the on board NIC, I'm

sure I have a PCI NIC card in my spares box.



--

azTom

 

[azTom]

On 4/12/2010 8:24 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

> On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:36:13 -0700, azTom wrote:

>

>> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>>

>>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>>

>>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>>

>>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>>> internet connection.

>>>

>>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>>

>>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>>> appears?

>>>

>> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

>> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has

>> been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO

>> their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS

>> update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I

>> uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works

>> great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address

>> please give me fresh instructions.

>>

>> Thanks

>

> On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be

> to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for

> it.

>

Thanks will give it a try, I know running in XP never had a problem. PTL



--

azTom

 

[azTom]

On 4/11/2010 7:53 PM, SC Tom wrote:

>

> "azTom" wrote in message

> news:Icuwn.50098$iu2.13355@newsfe15.iad...

>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds

>> or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the

>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs

>> the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled

>> things work OK.

>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is

>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have

>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.

>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there

>> are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me

>> just what services are required? Any and all help would be much

>> appreciated.

>>

>> --

>> azTom

>

> You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and

> get a lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not

> they are necessary.

>

> When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does

> it then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any

> updated Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?

> What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?

Thanks for your advice, the Network connection is an on-board

connection. Checked the manufacturers site and the last changes were in

2005 so you see it's an outdated motherboard. But functions admirably

for the tasks I need. Will try a new PCI NI card, tried an older PCI NI

with no success, Win7 did not even recognize it. As for firewall and

malware I have Norton programs but, removed everything and still have

the same problem. Have a GREAT day.



--

azTom

 

[azTom]

Re: Network Adapter gets disabled. Finally Fixed

On 4/12/2010 8:24 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

> On Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:36:13 -0700, azTom wrote:

>

>> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>>

>>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>>

>>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>>

>>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30 seconds or

>>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>>> internet connection.

>>>

>>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>>

>>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>>> appears?

>>>

>> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

>> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router has

>> been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4 COMBO

>> their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The last BIOS

>> update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said if I

>> uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything works

>> great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP address

>> please give me fresh instructions.

>>

>> Thanks

>

> On a system that old, I agree with SC Tom that your best bet might be

> to add a NIC. At least that way you'll probably have newer drivers for

> it.

>

Thanks for your also suggesting I get a PCI Win7 compatible NI card.

Finally managed to get one at Best Buy, everything is up and working

again. Thanks for your guidance.



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azTom

 

[azTom]

Re: Network Adapter gets disabled. Problem Fixed!

On 4/12/2010 6:05 PM, SC Tom wrote:

>

> "azTom" wrote in message

> news:zfNwn.28967$vC3.8985@newsfe04.iad...

>> On 4/12/2010 12:25 PM, Char Jackson wrote:

>>> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom wrote:

>>>

>>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

>>>

>>> That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall

>>> those updates as soon as you're able.

>>>

>>>> P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network

>>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot then after about 30

>>>> seconds or

>>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO

>>>> internet connection.

>>>

>>> Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many

>>> current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have

>>> a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

>>>

>>> Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your

>>> Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router

>>> at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port

>>> on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work

>>> through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the

>>> two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),

>>> and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and

>>> Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking

>>> device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,

>>> (Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the

>>> computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check

>>> your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X

>>> appears?

>>>

>> Believe it or not the problem comes and goes, I've seen the Red X then

>> after awhile it is gone. Beats me! I have two computers, the router

>> has been replaced, no change. Guess it's the motherboard ASRock P4

>> COMBO their web site does not list Win7 as an operating system. The

>> last BIOS update was 2005. Yes I have tried other ports and as I said

>> if I uninstall the network adapter via the device manager everything

>> works great until I shut down. It's been awhile since I checked the IP

>> address please give me fresh instructions.

>>

>> Thanks

>>

>> --

>> azTom

>

> One option may be to install a PCI NIC and disable the on-board one

> through the BIOS. NIC's can be had for 15 to 20 bucks for a basic

> gigabyte one.



Thanks Tom for your suggestion, I tried an old (2005) PCI NI and

couldn't find a driver for Win7, finally got to Best Buy and installed

Win7 recognized it and did a self-installation everything works great

now. Thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated. God Bless You and

Yours

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azTom