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    Internet Slow, Fast Connection

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sjorge3442, Mar 2, 2009.

  1. sjorge3442

    sjorge3442 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a fast connection here at college but every once in a while my HP DV2418 creeps along no matter what browser i use (Chrome, FF, IE)

    any idea why this is happening? I am cleaning out my private data, cookies, and temp files almost daily and this still occurs.
     
    sjorge3442, Mar 2, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    If it is occuring with different browsers, cleaning the cookies, etc has nothing to do with your problem.

    I understand this occurs on your laptop--is it happening to anyone else (dorm mates?) If so, it is almost certainly related to network congestion (hardware) that is outside the ability to correct.

    If no one else is experiencing this, try updating your network drivers
     
    gerryf19, Mar 2, 2009
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    sjorge3442 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea i am updated. Its weird that it only happens occasionaly. Also, if my roommate plugs his laptop in, he has fast internet.
     
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    You can go ahead and try a System Restore to the date when ur internet used to work fast. If that doesn't work, then go ahead and uninstall the network adapter drivers (Broadcom/ Atheros/ Intel Pro) and restart ur laptop and ddownload latest drivers from HP.COM.

    This should solve your problem.
     
    evil534768, Mar 3, 2009
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    sjorge3442 Notebook Enthusiast

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    wait, if i unistall the drivers how will i be able to get the latest drivers?
     
    sjorge3442, Mar 5, 2009
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    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    It could be a virus.
     
    Clutch, Mar 5, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    get the drivers first...?
     
    gerryf19, Mar 5, 2009
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    drummer....I had this problem recently when before I had to reformat due to loosing my webcam functionality. I test wireless today and it was working perfectly.... i guess all of the sudden my computer doesnt like the wired connection...oh well 1 month left i guess.
     
    sjorge3442, Mar 5, 2009
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    Zenica InterArmaEnimSilentLeges

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    Figures a person from india would also work for HP or DELL and that same person would suggest a restore. For a good laugh, click here and watch any of the "tech support" clips.

    For the issue at hand, is your connection wireless or LAN? can you use the alternate when the issue develops as a test? If your able, switch to wireless from LAN or vice versa when it slows down just to gauge how the other connection will work, this could help narrow it down to which connection needs to be looked at.

    Either that or do a restore.


    Ha ha ha!
     
    Zenica, Mar 6, 2009
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    well like i said, i was having this problem prior to reformatting sooooo. My wi-fi works great but no, i cannot immediatly switch between the two. If I could, I would just be running the wi-fi
     
    sjorge3442, Mar 6, 2009
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