Windows Vista Internet dies when I start Windows 7 machine

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I've just updated to Windows 7 and I'm having a rather odd problem.
I have a Netgear DG834N router that is being used by several computers in the house with no problems. As soon as I boot up my Windows 7 machine the bandwidth seems to drop and the internet becomes unusable on all computers. This happens when starting Windows 7 without even opening any programs that connect to the internet.
I have read of an error reporting issue that caused this in the early beta release but I can't find any evidence that this is what is happening on my full copy.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? I've not been able to find a solution here or anywhere else.

If it helps here is my ipconfig:

Windows IP Configuration


Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::45a0:30ea:fc91:fd6b%12
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.5
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter isatap.{F8208C50-B28F-47DE-A65A-012CD0839E44}:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:4137:9e50:30c6:3c5c:a959:317e
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::30c6:3c5c:a959:317e%13
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : ::

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing a peculiar issue with your internet bandwidth dropping when booting up your Windows 7 machine. This problem affects all computers in your network once the Windows 7 machine is on, even without any internet-connected programs running. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Network Adapter Settings:
   • Check the settings of your network adapter on the Windows 7 machine. Ensure that it is configured correctly and not causing conflicts with the router.
   • Update the network adapter drivers to the latest version compatible with Windows 7.
   []Windows 7 Update:
   • Ensure that Windows 7 is fully updated with the latest service pack and updates. Some network-related issues are resolved through system updates.
   []Network Configuration:
   • Verify the network configuration settings on your Windows 7 machine. Make sure they match the settings on the other computers in your network.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Temporarily disable the firewall and antivirus software on the Windows 7 machine to check if they are causing the bandwidth drop. Sometimes, security software can interfere with network connections.
   []IP Address Conflict:
   • Check if there are any IP address conflicts within your network. Ensure that each device connected to the network has a unique IP address.
2. Netgear Router Settings:
   • Access the settings of your Netgear DG834N router and review the configuration. Check for any settings that might be impacting the network when the Windows 7 machine connects.

     IPConfig Analysis:​

     Based on the IPConfig details you provided, everything seems to be in order:
     • Your Wireless LAN adapter has the IP address 192.168.0.5 with the gateway 192.168.0.1.
     • The Ethernet adapter is disconnected, which is expected if you're using a wireless connection.
     Since this issue is quite specific, it might require a bit of trial and error. Try these steps and let me know if any of them help improve the situation. If the problem persists, we can explore further solutions.