Windows Vista Google Chrome and IE browsers stopping accessing websites.

Hello All,

I have a few problems on my HP laptop with my Google Chrome and IE browsers stopping accessing websites.


I am running Windows Vista, 32-bit, Service pack 2


When I re-start the laptop the browsers work fine but after a period of time (not sure how long) they stop accessing websites with and error message: ERR_TIMED_OUT.



I have tried DNS flush, I have run Iobit Malware fighter also Advanced System Care but cannot resolve.


Network shows as working fine and signal strength is showing as good.


When browsers stop accessing , I can still get emails.


My wife has a laptop and she has no browser problems at all so assuming its not a router/network problem??


Can anyone give advice please

 

hello, I checked power manager and it was unchecked already.
Re the period of time, I suspect but not sure that it while the pc is sitting idle.

 

Have you tried sfc /scannow to see if there are errors in the File system?
Last resort - system restore.

 

Hello, Have just done scan as suggested. Advised that some files were corrupt and would be rectified on re-boot but some could not be. Will see what happens. Regards

 

You may have to run a repair to fix corrupt files.

 

Hello, Ran the repair but stil have problem. Any advise pleas

 

What condition is your HDD in? Your Laptop is running Vista - how old is that?

 

Hello,
Have resolved at last.
I noticed that when the browsers stopped working so did my AVG Free. I de-installed it using the AVG de-installer/clear then reinstalled and since then all is fine.
Thanks to all who tried to help.
regards.