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Rico
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You can also get some USB wireless cards for your desktop if you don't want to use up a PCI slot.

Just make sure your computer is near enough to the router for the signal to be ok (otherwise you'll get an intermittent connection or at best a slower internet connection), wireless G cards are faster but sometimes have a shorter signal range, wireless B is slower but may have a stronger signal.

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rivka
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The DSL modem/router is B. And fugu has convinced me that a PCI card is the way to go.

Distance shouldn't be a problem, as it will pretty much be just the other side of a wall.

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I think fugu's right; since the IP and Gateway are both correct, spyware's the next most likely culprit.

Are you familiar with the registry, babager? This next part can get a little tricky.

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No... not really familiar with spyware... I've heard of it... and I know there is something on my computer about it...I think I might have tested something that was called spybot???
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Find a local geek who can debug your computer. Far simpler than us trying to guide you through it over the internet (phone, even, would be easier).
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yeah, fugu... I am thinking you might be right. I thought it might have been something simple but I am thinking that is not the case. [Frown]
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Indeed; whatever it is, it'll take more timely interaction than a web forum can provide. Do you have a local geek to call upon (not tech support, but someone you actually know)? If not, say the word and I'll PM you my phone number and we can set up a time to go through this. I suppose I can't guarantee I'll actually be able to fix it, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
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[Smile] This is a big part of what I love about Hatrack.

*sings* People, who help people . . . !

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Well I fixed the problem... sort of.. I got sick of messing with it so I made recovery discs and wiped the system and started it fresh. May sound extreme, but I was very frustrated [Wall Bash] ...lol... anyway I can get online with no problems now, but I think I made the puter mad, cuz now for NO REASON WHATSOEVER... it will boot me and shut itself down and then restart... damn puters... [Grumble] ...lol
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You haven't run your windows updates since you reinstalled -- you've been infected with a (fairly innocuous) virus.
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So if I run the updates that should take care of the problem???
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Yes, if you manage to get them installed.
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Are they difficult to install or are you just making fun of me???? [Razz]
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It depends on how often your computer is restarting.
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They can be VERY difficult to install, in your case, because the virus you've acquired can restart your machine every thirty seconds -- or faster -- and the file takes up to ten minutes to download.

This is why everyone should own a firewall. [Smile]

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Well, in this case there's an easy fix for the restarting if that gets in his way.

Though this is a big problem with windows; if you don't get it protected pretty much right away, you will get infected when you install from the CD and connect to the net unless you have a very up to date CD, and most people do not know how to get it protected right away.

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