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    Internet connection slow to initialize

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ttupa, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    When I cold boot the computer, the internet connection takes about 2 minutes, after everything is loaded, to initialize. Boot is extremely fast, but the computer appears to hang before finally initializing the connection. I am running a wired ethernet (cable) connection on a static IP, so there is no problem with finding the SSID or an IP address.

    I am not blaming any program specifically. However, I noticed this change after running the optimization with AutoMZ Ultimate Tweaker. Before running this optimization, the network initialized much faster (I was able to surf the net before all startup items were loaded.)

    I am running Vista Ultimate x64 with 2gb RAM. I ran that optimization quite awhile ago, and don't want to system restore. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get that connection to trigger sooner in the startup order?

    Thank you for any help!
     
    ttupa, Jan 14, 2008
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  2. John B

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    Have you looked at the Event Viewer?
     
    John B, Jan 14, 2008
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    notyou, Jan 14, 2008
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    @John B: That is a great suggestion! I will check that out tonight. If there is an issue with the initialization, the event viewer might show it.

    @not you: #4 on that list seems like what I am experiencing, however, the adjustment that is suggested may not work for me. I am working in a home LAN setup, and need to access network files/drives.

    I am going to try ScuderiaConchiglia's boot optimization tool. Hopefully that works.
     
    ttupa, Jan 14, 2008
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    Mine was like that until I installed Vista SP1 RC and now my connection is there almost instantly.
     
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Good to know, thank you. I think I am going to wait for the final release, which shouldn't be too long. But it is nice to know that it may help this issue.
     
    ttupa, Jan 14, 2008
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    Yes mine also takes a while to get connected to a network (wired). With wireless it's still more lagging.
     
    coolguy, Jan 14, 2008
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    Here's one solution if you have a password enabled logon the connection is almost instant. Without a password, it takes a while to connect. I noticed this with my laptop.
     
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I have had a password-protected Windows login since installing the OS. I understand why this could be the case, but in this situation it just started happening after I used the tweaker to reorganize boot files. I'm thinking (for some reason) that DNS or DHCP got pushed way down the list. I don't know why or if that's even the case, but that's what it feels like.
     
    ttupa, Jan 14, 2008
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