I need computer help

riley · Jan 28, 2004

Hi Folks---
8 times this morning I gave gotten a message saying a network cable is unplugged and my local area connection is lost. I have a cable modem connected to my computer and of course everything is connected. Any ideas? Thanks

EMini-Player · Jan 28, 2004

Network card might be bad.

-Fast

riley · Jan 28, 2004

I am thinking the same thing---if the card is bad, wouldn't the device manager say so, or am I dreaming?

nitro · Jan 28, 2004

it could be anything on the network loop:

1) bad nic
2) bad cable
3) bad swith/hub
4) bad hub/switch on the modem/router.
5) corrupt nic driver

You need to test one by one...I have seen all of them...

nitro

riley · Jan 28, 2004

all I have is a cable modem and my computer---I am not on a network and do not use a hub of any kind.

huangks · Jan 28, 2004

First blow the dust, wiggle the cable. This is rather dangerous but works for me (but do it at your own risk, I am not responsible for any damage. Make sure you have a backup) ---> hard restart = just hit the restart key.

TMTrader · Jan 28, 2004

It's most likely a bad nic card.

It might be a result of bad weather.

TM Trader

easyrider · Jan 28, 2004

The last time that happened to me it was the cable going from the pc to the modem.