Windows 7 Network fails periodically

[gendoikari1]

I'm having a problem with the RC x64. My connection normally works, except that after a while, the connection starts doing weird things (Opera gets a connection problem error, the built-on Opera Mail function gives "Login failed" even though the web mail works fine, and Messenger gets a "Due to a connection problem, changes made on this computer cannot be made on other computers", or something like that). Restarting Opera and typing "regsvr32 softpub.dll" for Messenger only fixes the problem for a short amount of time. I have a wired internet connection on a Linksys WRT54G.
It only got these problems when the RC was installed (my other computer with Vista Home Premium x86 works fine).

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing network connectivity issues with your Windows 7 RC x64 installation. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve these problems: 1. Check Network Settings: - Ensure that your network settings are correctly configured. Check if the IPv4 and IPv6 settings are correct. - Verify that your network adapter drivers are up to date. You can download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website. 2. Reset TCP/IP Stack: - Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges. - Run the following commands one by one:

 netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset

3. Disable IPv6: - Sometimes IPv6 can cause network issues. Try disabling IPv6 and see if it resolves the problem. - Go to "Network and Sharing Center" -> "Change adapter settings". - Right-click on your network adapter -> Properties. - Uncheck the box next to "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)". 4. Update Windows and Drivers: - Ensure that Windows is up to date with the latest updates. Check for both critical and optional updates. - Update the firmware of your Linksys WRT54G router. 5. Firewall and Antivirus: - Temporarily disable your firewall and antivirus software to see if they are causing the issue. If disabling them resolves the problem, adjust the settings accordingly. 6. Windows Compatibility: - Since you mentioned that the issues started after installing Windows 7 RC x64, ensure that the applications you are using are compatible with this version of Windows. 7. Network Troubleshooter: - Use the built-in Network Troubleshooter in Windows to diagnose and repair network issues. - Go to "Control Panel" -> "Network and Sharing Center" -> "Troubleshoot problems". 8. Check Event Viewer: - Look for any related error messages in the Event Viewer. This might provide insights into what is causing the connectivity issues. After trying these steps, restart your computer and check if the issues persist. If the problem continues, let me know so we can explore further solutions.