Vista - not connected to internet at boot

**avgwarhawk** · 02-11-2009

When I boot up my computer the internet connection is not started. I have to click diagnose and repair to get the internet working. This only happens when booting the computer to use it. Any idea what might cause this?

**Joan Archer** · 02-11-2009

What type of computer is this, desktop/laptop, and what Internet connection is it wired to router or wireless ?

**avgwarhawk** · 02-11-2009

Sorry. It is via a router (Verizon) and it is connected by cable. I have an XP computer on the networks as well. Also on the cable. When I first got the computer it would connect to the internet every time I turned it on. Just as of this week I have to click diagnose and repair.

**Joan Archer** · 02-12-2009

What have you done differently this week that may have caused this, have you installed any new software attached any new hardware things like that, what anti-virus and firewall are you using ?

I don't think I can help but thought I'd try throwing out ideas that may jog your memory about something you've done that may have caused it

**avgwarhawk** · 02-12-2009

I had done nothing new. I did read where a few people were having issues with the internet just dropping off. A few changes in the connection properties took care of their problems. I tried what they said worked for their problem. So far, so good. The computer connects to the internet automatically when I boot up. This might help with an online game I play. I can play for about 20 minutes and the internet disconnects.

**Joan Archer** · 02-13-2009

Are you telling us that your problem with the computer not connecting when first booting is now solved ? If this is the case and you now have another problem perhaps you would be better starting a new thread giving the details about it so you can get the help you need

**avgwarhawk** · 02-13-2009

No, it is solved. No other issues.

**Joan Archer** · 02-13-2009

Thank you for letting us know the problem has been solved

**sassofalco** · 02-24-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by avgwarhawk

I had done nothing new. I did read where a few people were having issues with the internet just dropping off. A few changes in the connection properties took care of their problems. I tried what they said worked for their problem. So far, so good. The computer connects to the internet automatically when I boot up. This might help with an online game I play. I can play for about 20 minutes and the internet disconnects.

Would you like to share what the 'Fix' in properties was, so that other users with similar problems can try to solve their problems?? It all helps.

**avgwarhawk** · 02-24-2009

I went into internet options and unchecked I believe "shut off this device (internet connection card) when not in use for a while. Something like that. It has worked fine since then.

02-11-2009	#1 (permalink)
avgwarhawk Vista Home Premium 64 bit 182 posts	not connected to internet at boot When I boot up my computer the internet connection is not started. I have to click diagnose and repair to get the internet working. This only happens when booting the computer to use it. Any idea what might cause this? Last edited by roy69; 02-24-2009 at 07:06 AM.. Reason: solved
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02-11-2009	#2 (permalink)
Joan Archer Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 1,067 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot What type of computer is this, desktop/laptop, and what Internet connection is it wired to router or wireless ?
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02-11-2009	#3 (permalink)
avgwarhawk Vista Home Premium 64 bit 182 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot Sorry. It is via a router (Verizon) and it is connected by cable. I have an XP computer on the networks as well. Also on the cable. When I first got the computer it would connect to the internet every time I turned it on. Just as of this week I have to click diagnose and repair.
My System Specs

02-12-2009	#4 (permalink)
Joan Archer Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 1,067 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot What have you done differently this week that may have caused this, have you installed any new software attached any new hardware things like that, what anti-virus and firewall are you using ? I don't think I can help but thought I'd try throwing out ideas that may jog your memory about something you've done that may have caused it
My System Specs

02-12-2009	#5 (permalink)
avgwarhawk Vista Home Premium 64 bit 182 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot I had done nothing new. I did read where a few people were having issues with the internet just dropping off. A few changes in the connection properties took care of their problems. I tried what they said worked for their problem. So far, so good. The computer connects to the internet automatically when I boot up. This might help with an online game I play. I can play for about 20 minutes and the internet disconnects.
My System Specs

02-13-2009	#6 (permalink)
Joan Archer Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 1,067 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot Are you telling us that your problem with the computer not connecting when first booting is now solved ? If this is the case and you now have another problem perhaps you would be better starting a new thread giving the details about it so you can get the help you need
My System Specs

02-13-2009	#7 (permalink)
avgwarhawk Vista Home Premium 64 bit 182 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot No, it is solved. No other issues.
My System Specs

02-13-2009	#8 (permalink)
Joan Archer Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 1,067 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot Thank you for letting us know the problem has been solved
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#9 (permalink)
sassofalco Vista Home Premium 32bit [x86] - SP2 832 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot Quote: Originally Posted by avgwarhawk I had done nothing new. I did read where a few people were having issues with the internet just dropping off. A few changes in the connection properties took care of their problems. I tried what they said worked for their problem. So far, so good. The computer connects to the internet automatically when I boot up. This might help with an online game I play. I can play for about 20 minutes and the internet disconnects. Would you like to share what the 'Fix' in properties was, so that other users with similar problems can try to solve their problems?? It all helps.
My System Specs

02-24-2009	#10 (permalink)
avgwarhawk Vista Home Premium 64 bit 182 posts	Re: not connected to internet at boot I went into internet options and unchecked I believe "shut off this device (internet connection card) when not in use for a while. Something like that. It has worked fine since then.
My System Specs

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