David H. Lipman

NetStat is a command line utility that only shows a "snapshot" of TCP/UDP connections. It must be used within a Command Prompt and not from the Windows Explorer GUI. Just use SysInternal's TCPView utility or NirtSoft's CurrPort utility which both are GUI based and show connections relatively "as they happen".

CWB: "unless i have too much blood in my caffeine stream" Too funny

Kate: For Oracle Java.. 64bit OS: download... jre-7u15-windows-x64.exe 32bit OS: download... jre-7u15-windows-i586.exe Adobe Flash: Use the Browser you intend to use to update Adobe Flash Player (i.e.; if use use mainly use FireFox, use FireFox to get the Flash Player) http://get.adobe.com.../?promoid=JZEFT Uncheck any bundled software such as McAfee Security Scan Then choose "Download now". Connection loss issue: The word "topology" has been a part of my lexicon for almost 25 years and it basically means a map of the union of networking connection points. Think of it as a "street map" of how computers are interconnected together. OK, so you are on AT&T DSL and use a Westell brand DSL modem+Router. You only have the one laptop connected to the a LAN port on the modem+Router 'cause your desktop is not working. You have a situation where you "...keep losing the connection...". Unfortunately DSL has a higher propensity for this. * You must make sure you are using DSL Micro-filters. * Cordless telephones, often operating at 900MHz, can cause interference for DSL and cause connection losses. * Other external radio sources can cause interference for DSL and thus cause connection losses. * On the Telephone Company (aka; TelCo) side of the equation is a device called a DSLAM. A problematic DSLAM can cause data connection loss. If you had a second computer hooked up to the Westell Modem+Router we could have used it to help out. It could help determine if the loss of connection is ONLY experienced on your laptop or if the loss of connection is also experienced on other devices. If it happens on multiple equipment then it can be due to external causes such as the TelCo DSLAM, interference and Micro-Filters. If it only happens on your laptop then we have narrowed it down to the laptop. However, you indicate that there is ONLY a laptop connected and that is all that's available for testing. Thus we can't rule out external causes. There are a few things we can do now... 1. Determine if there is a "pattern" of connection losses either in a "duty cycle" or if it occurs during a particular time of day or period of the day. For example you get connection losses primarily after dark or it happens all day randomly in an "on" then "off" situation or if it happens randomly for random periods throughout the day, etc. 2. Verify the connection of all Micro-Filters throughout the residence. 3. Check at the AT&T web site and/or call AT&T and check for known problems in your area. [ Before I obtained Verizon FiOS I had Verizon ADSL for a decade. During that time I had consistently good capability but there was a time when I was getting intermittent connection losses. It took about two weeks but it was sourced to be caused by equipment at the TelCo and once it was replaced, my DSL was back to normal. ]

Alright Kate. Adobe Readers should be 11.02 (I doubt you have Adobe Acrobat) ftp://ftp.adobe.com/...11002_en_US.exe Oracle Java should be v7 update 15 http://www.oracle.co...ds-1880261.html I did ask... "How are you connecting to the Internet and what hardware is being used that exists between your PC (notebook or desktop ?) and the Internet and is the only computing device in the residence/premises accessing the Internet." I already deduced that you were using Wired Ethernet based upon you first post which included... "...I accidentally pressed on the Ethernet cord ... and when the problem first arose, I bought a new cord but it did nothing...." What you did tell me is you are connected to a Router and are on a laptop. However you didn't answer if there are other systems sharing the Internet, what is the Router, what Internet Service Provider and kind of Internet service you are using, etc. So... * Are you connected to the Internet via; xDSL, Cable, FiOS or some other system ? * You wrote it is a "router" connected via wired Ethernet but what is that router (make and model) ? * What other equipment is used (e.g.; cable modem, DSL modem, DSL Modem+Router, etc) ? They idea is I want to get a mental picture of what your "topology" is. The topology is the logical and physical connections that make up how the problem laptop gets Internet. For example; Verizon DSL through a White Westell DSL modem and a DLink DIR-615 Wireless N Router. Samsung smartphone connected via WiFi, yada, yada.... Understanding the topology will help gain insight on how you get Internet and what we can "test" to find out if this is a network problem or a laptop issue.

Thanx for the update.

Since my query wasn't fullly answered, I'll defer until at such point other problems are resolved and the issue still exists.

I'll address this issue. However, we must first define the parameters of how you are accessing the Internet. How are you connecting to the Internet and what hardware is being used that exists between your PC (notebook or desktop ?) and the Internet and is the only computing device in the residence/premises accessing the Internet..

Well... You didn't say it was the end of the first date.

I believe the HP pavilion a714x is a circa 2004 desktop PC and was designed for XP as an Operating System (maybe Win9x/ME). You would need a USB enclosure capable of an IDE (aka; PATA) interface for 3 1/2" hard disks.

For some I thought it would be "I am pregnant".

"who is anyone what they say the is best av reviewer on youtube my is rynesandbergfan23 a riddle? im just asking everyone opinion on this" Asking means a question. There was no question mark which means it was a statement. The sentence itself was incomprehensible. Therefore I believed it to be a riddle.

Was that a riddle ?

I believe the page also makes other suggestions such as specifically going to the Windows Update home page to make sure all Windows Update Service (WUS) files are in place.

Follow the directions in the following Microsoft KB article. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918355

1. Make sure he has no physical access to your computing equipment. This may include new physical measures such as a change in door locks and keeping premises secured. Never leave portable computing equipment unattended. 2. Change all your account passwords. Make sure you use Strong Passwords and make sure they are not based on any personal information (i.e.; telephone numbers, birth dates, names, addresses, etc.) 3. Use Call Blocking and email filters to eliminate contact from the ex-BF. 4. Shred all documents. 5. Limit your use of Social Media and use peer account restrictions to limit access to what may already exist. 6. Communicate your preferences and objectives to close friends and relatives so they won't be used for Social Engineering to get at you. 7. Remain focused and Be Aware of your surroundings in both Physical Space and in Cyber Space. 8. Scan your computing devices and make a base-line of software so you know their states and of any changes to their state. 9. If you use home WiFi make sure passwords are changed on it and the system is locked-down. 10. Most important... Be Proactive and not Reactive.

Ollonk: May I add that that your post was open, honest and made in mind of ethical thinking. I think it shows great character and qualities. I am sure the service you provide is of high quality. Best 'o Luck in your endeavours.

OK, you replied while I was posting. Let's see what happens with the Drive Fitness Test (aka; DFT).

A computer shows a "splash screen" upon bootup and before it loads the OS. It is performing what is called the Power On Self Test (aka; POST). During the POST process you can hit a different HotKey and that will get you into the BIOS setup series of screens. On many systems that HotKey may be ESC or F1. When the POST process is in action and the "splash screen" is show, the screen will often show the BIOS HotKey.

Either there is a HotKey to bring up a boot sequence where you can choose to boot from the CDROM (on some systems its F12) or you can go into the BIOS setup and set the boot order so the CDROM is first in the ordered list.

From what you wrote, it comes across as a failing hard disk. It is possible as an IBM (but not guaranteed) that it is using an IBM/Hitachi hard disk. There is a diagnostic called the Drive Fitness Test which comes as a CDROM ISO image. You burn the ISO image to a CD then boot off that CD and you can test the hard disk. You may be even able to repair bad sectors long enough to make a data backup. However, I believe you have a failing disk drive. If it is not a IBM/Hitachi hard disk, there are SeaGate and Western Digital diagnostics for their hard disks.

Oh, you're right - Mea culpa.

Did you view... FAQ - Common Issues, Questions, and their Solutions Section "F" ?

Download the update from here... http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

I don't see anything about a computer "virus" in that post.

But please don't be so formal, it's Dave or David.