About this tag
The internet disconnect tag on WindowsForum.com covers recurring network connectivity issues where Windows computers lose internet access intermittently or after specific events like power outages or updates. Common themes include DHCP failures, default gateway errors, and disconnections triggered by network activity such as browsing or streaming. Users often report that static IPs allow pinging but not HTTP access, or that the network adapter resets via Windows troubleshooter. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include disabling IPv6, resetting Winsock and TCP/IP stacks, and updating network drivers. Some threads also discuss potential privacy concerns related to Windows update behavior. These discussions focus on Windows 7 and later versions, with wired and wireless connections affected.
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    Windows 7 DHCP fails. With static IP I can ping but HTTP fails.

    I am having a VERY strange problem and I am at a complete loss for how to fix... We recently had a power outage and after my PC rebooted it had no Internet access. Upon investigating I found DCHP had failed to get an address. I rebooted PC and router but problem persisted. I finally tried...
    • njs
    • Thread
    • dhcp internet access internet disconnect network ping power outage router static ip troubleshooting web interface
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. A

    Windows 7 The default gateway is not available

    Hello, after checking older threads about this problem, I still could not find a way to fix it. About a month ago my computer started giving me this message, and was disconnecting every few hours, usually when I download or stream. Lately the problem is much worse, the internet disconnects...
    • Adobim
    • Thread
    • connection issues default gateway internet disconnect marvell adapter network issues router slow internet windows xp wired connection
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. L

    I have recently bought an IpodTouch 4th Gen 32 Bit, I learned about Ipod at Ilounge

    I have recently bought an IpodTouch 4th Gen 32 Bit, I learned about Ipod at Ilounge. I also learned at BestBuy retail store that 3rd Gen speaker docks will work with IpodTouch 4th Gen. I now know that BestBuy already has cases for IpodTOuch 4thGen as well. Its a good thing to go to the store...
    • Lukasz
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 4th generation best buy bugs case ilounge internet disconnect ipod retail speaker docks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
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    Can anybody verify this, found on another forum

    Make sure you physically disconnect the internet when rebooting after an update!!: A friend of mine was doing some work in the Windows 7 OS and came across something unexpected... QUOTE Basically after digging through the coding & cleaning it up, i found another phone home, but this one only...
    • gedstar
    • News
    • coding data leakage internet disconnect malware privacy reboot security third party update windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. Aman1238

    Windows 7 (x64)Internet disconnects after doing anything online

    Ok, so I just got Windows 7 64 bit on my computer and everything went fine. But the network keeps disconnecting. Any load on the internet (downloading, browsing, chatting etc) disconnects the entire PC from the network. When I download or browse the web, it gives me a exclamation mark on the...
    • Aman1238
    • Thread
    • connectivity disconnect downloading driver issues ethernet exclamation mark internet disconnect network driver network issues nvidia online activities pc restart pc troubleshooting reinstall reset technology help troubleshooting web browsing windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 W7 Build 7057 Network Disconnects Every 5-30 min

    Hey, have this horrible problem here that is driving me absolutely insane. While using build 7000 i did not have this problem but when i upgraded to build 7057 i noticed it right away. I seem to lose connectivity to the router every 5-30 min. I lose connection to the internet and network and the...
    • Hobbit25
    • Thread
    • 64-bit 8800gts build 7057 connectivity ddr2 forceware intel q6600 internet disconnect ipv6 network driver network issues nvidia router troubleshooter upgrade user experience windows 7 windows ultimate xfx680i
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking