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ME + Router = Explorer hangs
I have seen other posts that are very related to this issue, but
without resolution. I have a DLink router and when connected to my ancient WinME machine (which I refuse to upgrade at this time) via the proper patch ethernet cable, Explorer continuously hangs the computer. IE is basically useless do to this, however, I can navigate very successfully with Firefox (but I must "end task" explorer every few minutes). If I connect the ME machine directly to the cable modem the machine works just fine... this connection can be via ethernet or USB... both work okay. The ethernet card has been replaced--same issue. Ethernet cables have also moved around to ensure cables are okay. I also have three other machines... 2 XP machines (one wireless) and a win98 machine. They all work just fine on the router. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Craig |
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Are you directly wired in or using wireless?
Gary wrote in message ps.com... I have seen other posts that are very related to this issue, but without resolution. I have a DLink router and when connected to my ancient WinME machine (which I refuse to upgrade at this time) via the proper patch ethernet cable, Explorer continuously hangs the computer. IE is basically useless do to this, however, I can navigate very successfully with Firefox (but I must "end task" explorer every few minutes). If I connect the ME machine directly to the cable modem the machine works just fine... this connection can be via ethernet or USB... both work okay. The ethernet card has been replaced--same issue. Ethernet cables have also moved around to ensure cables are okay. I also have three other machines... 2 XP machines (one wireless) and a win98 machine. They all work just fine on the router. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Craig |
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Make sure that the TCP/IP settings are correct for the ME box - and that you
do not have Proxy settings configured -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's wrote in message ps.com... I have seen other posts that are very related to this issue, but without resolution. I have a DLink router and when connected to my ancient WinME machine (which I refuse to upgrade at this time) via the proper patch ethernet cable, Explorer continuously hangs the computer. IE is basically useless do to this, however, I can navigate very successfully with Firefox (but I must "end task" explorer every few minutes). If I connect the ME machine directly to the cable modem the machine works just fine... this connection can be via ethernet or USB... both work okay. The ethernet card has been replaced--same issue. Ethernet cables have also moved around to ensure cables are okay. I also have three other machines... 2 XP machines (one wireless) and a win98 machine. They all work just fine on the router. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Craig |
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Directly wired.
Craig Gary Goodings wrote: Are you directly wired in or using wireless? Gary wrote in message ps.com... I have seen other posts that are very related to this issue, but without resolution. I have a DLink router and when connected to my ancient WinME machine (which I refuse to upgrade at this time) via the proper patch ethernet cable, Explorer continuously hangs the computer. IE is basically useless do to this, however, I can navigate very successfully with Firefox (but I must "end task" explorer every few minutes). If I connect the ME machine directly to the cable modem the machine works just fine... this connection can be via ethernet or USB... both work okay. The ethernet card has been replaced--same issue. Ethernet cables have also moved around to ensure cables are okay. I also have three other machines... 2 XP machines (one wireless) and a win98 machine. They all work just fine on the router. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks, Craig |
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TCP/IP settings appear okay to me. And no, there are no proxy settings
configured. Thanks, Craig. |
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I am refering to Explorer (not IE), though IE when launched does cause
Explorer to hang; just as launching Control Panel and any other service using Explorer components. The machine is using IE 6 (SP1). I have reviewed the ME critical patches and have applied them to the system. I have tried all the ports... no help, same results. Explorer starts to hang shortly after the network cable is plugged into the ethernet card. i.e. the system acts up immediately if the cable is connected during boot--and the system runs fine without the cable attached. I had to use Firefox (for obvious reasons) and tried the dslreports.com... and all comments were "looking good". Thanks, Craig |
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That magical word ME - and Explorer....
Have you by any chance reinstalled ME over itself after installing IE6?? Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only sure way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever version you require. Instructions for this process are here http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting the process!!g -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's wrote in message ups.com... I am refering to Explorer (not IE), though IE when launched does cause Explorer to hang; just as launching Control Panel and any other service using Explorer components. The machine is using IE 6 (SP1). I have reviewed the ME critical patches and have applied them to the system. I have tried all the ports... no help, same results. Explorer starts to hang shortly after the network cable is plugged into the ethernet card. i.e. the system acts up immediately if the cable is connected during boot--and the system runs fine without the cable attached. I had to use Firefox (for obvious reasons) and tried the dslreports.com... and all comments were "looking good". Thanks, Craig |
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Hi Noel,
Thanks for the quick reply. I have not reinstalled ME as the machine is an e-machine, which came with ME. To do so would mean reinstalling the system image. I have seen a few posts here and elsewhere on the web with similar (if not the exact same issue)... eg. http://www.computing.net/windowsme/w...rum/45014.html Thanks, Craig Noel Paton wrote: That magical word ME - and Explorer.... Have you by any chance reinstalled ME over itself after installing IE6?? Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only sure way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever version you require. Instructions for this process are here http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting the process!!g -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's wrote in message ups.com... I am refering to Explorer (not IE), though IE when launched does cause Explorer to hang; just as launching Control Panel and any other service using Explorer components. The machine is using IE 6 (SP1). I have reviewed the ME critical patches and have applied them to the system. I have tried all the ports... no help, same results. Explorer starts to hang shortly after the network cable is plugged into the ethernet card. i.e. the system acts up immediately if the cable is connected during boot--and the system runs fine without the cable attached. I had to use Firefox (for obvious reasons) and tried the dslreports.com... and all comments were "looking good". Thanks, Craig |
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(it doesn't necessarily mean that at all. It can be done from the in-disk
backup files - but that's a whole different ballgame) you may have spyware Such errors may be caused by spyware - download AdAware from www.lavasoftusa.com, install, update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from your system. also run the LSPFix from here http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's wrote in message oups.com... Hi Noel, Thanks for the quick reply. I have not reinstalled ME as the machine is an e-machine, which came with ME. To do so would mean reinstalling the system image. I have seen a few posts here and elsewhere on the web with similar (if not the exact same issue)... eg. http://www.computing.net/windowsme/w...rum/45014.html Thanks, Craig Noel Paton wrote: That magical word ME - and Explorer.... Have you by any chance reinstalled ME over itself after installing IE6?? Such symptoms are frequently the result of mistakenly attempting to reinstall ME over itself without first reverting back to IE5.5 - the resulting 'Version Soup' is almost impossible to repair, and the only sure way known is to completely remove IE and then reinstall whichever version you require. Instructions for this process are here http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/ReInIE.htm Please post back if you need more details - preferably before attempting the process!!g -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's wrote in message ups.com... I am refering to Explorer (not IE), though IE when launched does cause Explorer to hang; just as launching Control Panel and any other service using Explorer components. The machine is using IE 6 (SP1). I have reviewed the ME critical patches and have applied them to the system. I have tried all the ports... no help, same results. Explorer starts to hang shortly after the network cable is plugged into the ethernet card. i.e. the system acts up immediately if the cable is connected during boot--and the system runs fine without the cable attached. I had to use Firefox (for obvious reasons) and tried the dslreports.com... and all comments were "looking good". Thanks, Craig |
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