See below for ref......

Thanks Noel, but I've done as you said befo no help. The problem is much
deeper, since my connectivity only dies "after approximately 15 minutes
after bootup" and since the problem is not an Internet Explorer issue
(Windows Media Player will not work after 15 mins, or Firefox browser, or
any other app that uses the Net). But remember, all is great immediately
after bootup or restart!!!! I can go to many, many sites for about 15
minutes!

I keep thinking TCP/IP configurations, etc, etc, but note that I can ping
and tracert after Internet connectivity is lost. I've looked at ALL the
Microsoft support sites on this, and this particular issue is not addressed
anywhere. Guess it might be time for a reformat and OS installation!

Thanks again.

EW





"Noel Paton" wrote in message
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This sounds to me as if you may be getting Windows confused by having two
methods of connection potentially active at the same time - and it's
choosing the wrong one.

Go to Internet Properties |Connections - and ensure that 'never dial a
connection' is the option you've chosen, and that there are no unwanted
entries in the connection settings.

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"LoneStar" wrote in message
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Anyone...........
Weird problem on my Windows ME system: I lose Internet connectivity
approximately 15 minutes after bootup. Until then all works very well.
But when it dies, IE has the subject-line error message (whether using my
dialup OR high speed). If I reboot, all works well again for about 15
minutes, then no more Internet again. Also, my other Internet
applications don't work -- anti-virus updates, Instant Messaging, nothing
else! HOWEVER, I can ping and tracert all over the world!!!!!!!!!!!
Everything else on the computer works great, and no viruses caught by
AVG.

This is too crazy. Any help would be appreciated.

EW