Things to try.
1. Check for updated Vista compatible Firmware for your Router from its
Manufacturer.
2. Check for the latest Network Adaptor drivers.
3. In your Network Connection>Right-click on it>Properties>Unbind(untick)
TCP/IPv6
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Bob Henson" wrote:

> This is one of those irritating problems which has, so far, defied any
> attempts to reproduce it on purpose, so I'm writing in the hope that the
> generalised data I have strike a chord with someone and, hopefully,
> elicit an answer. The problem has started only since I began using Vista
> (Home Premium).
>
> When surfing with Firefox (my usual browser, but the same applies to
> IE7) I occasionally "lose" all connection to the web - any URL produces
> a "page not found" error. Switching browsers does not help at this point
> - the same error occurs with IE7 too. I can access my mail connection -
> just the web refuses to respond (DNS problem?)
>
> My partner's computer (XP home) is on the same net connection via the
> same (Netgear) router, and it continues to work normally. I can access
> the second computer across the network too - in other words the router
> is working OK, and connected to my ISP OK (I can get mail still, as I
> said). My ISP doesn't report any random DNS problems but, if that were
> the problem, my partner's machine would fail too.
>
> Restarting my computer (and nothing else) restores the connection to the
> web (works every time). I suppose the obvious answer is some sort of DNS
> problem, but I'm not technical enough to guess what. As it didn't happen
> with XP pro on my old machine (same connections) or on my partner's
> machine, I'm assuming it's Vista related.
>
> Any ideas where I start to look?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
>

Mick

I unchecked the TCP/IPv6 as you suggested and although I can't say it
totally corrected it, I have not had the problem since. All indicators are
that it took care of the problem.

Thanks

Arge
"Mick Murphy" <MickMurphy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2D21929E-877D-4EC8-BBE0-4C2BE3CF4605@xxxxxx

> Things to try.
> 1. Check for updated Vista compatible Firmware for your Router from its
> Manufacturer.
> 2. Check for the latest Network Adaptor drivers.
> 3. In your Network Connection>Right-click on it>Properties>Unbind(untick)
> TCP/IPv6
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "Bob Henson" wrote:
>

>> This is one of those irritating problems which has, so far, defied any
>> attempts to reproduce it on purpose, so I'm writing in the hope that the
>> generalised data I have strike a chord with someone and, hopefully,
>> elicit an answer. The problem has started only since I began using Vista
>> (Home Premium).
>>
>> When surfing with Firefox (my usual browser, but the same applies to
>> IE7) I occasionally "lose" all connection to the web - any URL produces
>> a "page not found" error. Switching browsers does not help at this point
>> - the same error occurs with IE7 too. I can access my mail connection -
>> just the web refuses to respond (DNS problem?)
>>
>> My partner's computer (XP home) is on the same net connection via the
>> same (Netgear) router, and it continues to work normally. I can access
>> the second computer across the network too - in other words the router
>> is working OK, and connected to my ISP OK (I can get mail still, as I
>> said). My ISP doesn't report any random DNS problems but, if that were
>> the problem, my partner's machine would fail too.
>>
>> Restarting my computer (and nothing else) restores the connection to the
>> web (works every time). I suppose the obvious answer is some sort of DNS
>> problem, but I'm not technical enough to guess what. As it didn't happen
>> with XP pro on my old machine (same connections) or on my partner's
>> machine, I'm assuming it's Vista related.
>>
>> Any ideas where I start to look?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bob
>>

Unchecking the TCP/IP v6 appeared to help, but hasn't. I don't have the
problem as often as I did, but I am still experiencing it. I do find it
occurs more frequently in FireFox than it does in IE.

I have contacted Mircrosoft about it and if I receive a response that has
merit, I will share it.

Arge
"Bob Henson" <news@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:g54bl9$bcm$1@xxxxxx

>
>
> Mick Murphy wrote:
>

>> Things to try.
>> 1. Check for updated Vista compatible Firmware for your Router from its
>> Manufacturer.
>> 2. Check for the latest Network Adaptor drivers.
>> 3. In your Network Connection>Right-click on it>Properties>Unbind(untick)
>> TCP/IPv6

>
> I've done all those, so now it's a question of waiting to see what
> happens. It looks like the firmware update might well be useful for other
> things, judging by the "new features" section. So far I can't reconnect my
> Windows Mobile phone - but no doubt I'll crack that soon, my laptop joins
> the network just fine, so there can't be much different.
>
> Out of curiosity, why does disabling the latest TCP/IP help? Is there a
> problem with v6?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> --
> Remove "x" from address to e-mail

I have continued looking for a solution and I found several references to
Zone Alarm. I have replaced Zone Alarm with Comodo.

Although it may still be to early to tell, but so far I haven't had any
problems with either IE 7 or Firefox.

Arge
"Arge" <bigbc37@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2C46CFE6-ABB4-4A06-B3B9-C0361A2D390C@xxxxxx

> Unchecking the TCP/IP v6 appeared to help, but hasn't. I don't have the
> problem as often as I did, but I am still experiencing it. I do find it
> occurs more frequently in FireFox than it does in IE.
>
> I have contacted Mircrosoft about it and if I receive a response that has
> merit, I will share it.
>
> Arge
> "Bob Henson" <news@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:g54bl9$bcm$1@xxxxxx

>>
>>
>> Mick Murphy wrote:
>>

>>> Things to try.
>>> 1. Check for updated Vista compatible Firmware for your Router from its
>>> Manufacturer.
>>> 2. Check for the latest Network Adaptor drivers.
>>> 3. In your Network Connection>Right-click on
>>> it>Properties>Unbind(untick) TCP/IPv6

>>
>> I've done all those, so now it's a question of waiting to see what
>> happens. It looks like the firmware update might well be useful for other
>> things, judging by the "new features" section. So far I can't reconnect
>> my Windows Mobile phone - but no doubt I'll crack that soon, my laptop
>> joins the network just fine, so there can't be much different.
>>
>> Out of curiosity, why does disabling the latest TCP/IP help? Is there a
>> problem with v6?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Remove "x" from address to e-mail

>