Luke7_23

Well, it did it again. But it's just something I'll have to configure somehow in my firewall. I just haven't found it yet. I can fix it with the HelpCenter app by releasing and renewing my IP. It's something with my firewall though. I'll play around with it tonight. Oh, I'll let you know what all happened just in case someone else comes through with this same or similiar problem.

Ok, I'm pretty sure I found the problem this morning. ZoneAlarm had blocked a generic host process from happening (launchmodem). I am assuming that this command takes place each time I go from an idle to active state or something such as that. The dialog box for this being blocked was up when I got up this morning, I just don't know why it didn't appear any time earlier. Anyway, I guess this problem is solved as I was able to reconnect without having to reboot. If the problem occurs again, I'll check back. Thanks again for your time and patience with my stupidity. But to make an excuse

Call? That's so....personal. HA Seriously though, I'm going to bed right now. I've found a program (HelpCenter) that they have to help with DSL connections. Don't know if it matters or you noticed, but I'm using BellSouth by the way. I'll be back tomorrow evening and post what's happened. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Sometimes, often for me, they are the most overlooked solutions. Thanks so far for your time and help. God bless.

What ways could I check this? I've looked at the home page for the system status and there are no updates/alerts right now. I don't know why I hadn't thought of emailing them to check more in depth. Guess I just always assume it's some software/hardware issue on my side being what I went through when I first got this computer from a friend. Loooong story. I'll post something here when I find out. Tomorrow, I'm sure.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 11:26:31 PM, on 1/2/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe C:\WI

Thanks for the reply. Here's the HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 11:26:31 PM, on 1/2/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe C:

First, I connect by DSL. Second, if this is the wrong forum, I apologize and will repost if someone will just tell me where since I don't really know what my problem is related to. After being booted up for a couple/few hours, I lose my connection for some reason. I can reboot and everything will be fine again. I have installed, updated, and use AdAware, Spybot, Spyware Guard, Spyware Blaster, a-squared, AVG Free v.7, WinTasks Pro 5 (Trial), ZoneAlarm Free. Don't really know what could be causing it and haven't been able to find anything with the programs. I've tried posting for help o

Great tip! Another addition to it though, would just be saving it to your Desktop to start with. Not really much difference, just saves the step of creating a shortcut to it.