i need computer help..like seriously!

ok all,
one of the reasons that i have been kind of absent over the last few weeks other than beign on vacation, is that i have been having computer problems. I have a vista vaio laptop thats about 2 years old. i wasnt having major problems with it before. i took the upgrade to windows7 as it was released. i had a problem loading it in and had to wipe the OS before i could try to reinstall (my computer guy did that anyway and i paid him 150 to do it.). Any way ever since then, my messenger drops off unexpectedly and that causes me to loose connectivity to the internet, but it only happens on this site. i have uploaded IE8 and using that now. but what can i do for the connectitivity problem?

any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Comment by Morgan Matthew on January 19, 2010 at 3:24am
The first thing I would test out if you could is test out the connection on your wife's computer if she has one or a friends one if possible.

Also is it possible to hard reset your router? All you have to do is unplug it then count to 10 seconds and replug it in. (This may vary based on your router) IF that does not work do a master reset on your router by pressing the little "reset" button for about 10 seconds or so with a pencil or pen. (BTW master resetting your router will also remove the protection you had on it so you will have to log into the router to set it all up again. You can find all the instructions on the router manufacturer site.)

Please let me know if anything comes of it.

Or if anyone else has any ideas.
Comment by LaRae Meadows on January 19, 2010 at 4:49am
First off, why are you using IE?

Have you restarted your computer?
Comment by Matthew on January 19, 2010 at 4:59am
yes LaRea, I restart every day after maintaince is done on sechedule.

Morgan, I know the wife has internet as we both run off the same router.
Comment by Dan on January 19, 2010 at 6:05am
Update your network drivers. Download and install the latest windows 7 network drivers (LAN and WiFi) for your computer. You should be able to find them on the manufacturers website.

It seems a little odd that it only does it on this website. So I would maybe try a new browser as well.
Comment by Nicholas Sanders on January 19, 2010 at 10:57am
Sounds like a browser issue to me. Try Firefox and see if the same thing happens.
Comment by Matthew on January 19, 2010 at 3:49pm
when my messenger fails it fails on the key ports. does that help anyone? I dont think I am willing to upload a different browser.

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