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[Broadband connection slows after 30 mins than stops - reboot necessary]

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by seoras, 2009/02/02.

  1. 2009/02/02
    seoras

    seoras Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi all,
    my broadband connection runs ok for a while, (30 mins) then starts to slow until it stops altogether. If I restart the computer it runs normally again for the 30 mins then slows. I have AVG free installed and scan with Ad-Aware, A squared and Spy-Bot. The malware programmes usually find half a dozen or so bad files but removal seems to make no difference. Any suggestions?
     
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    PeteC

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    I doubt at this point that malware is in play here - it seems that you do not have a real time adware/malware scanner installed which could be the reason why the other progs pickup some hits.

    I am passing this over to the Networking forum for reaction there.
     
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    seoras

    seoras Inactive Thread Starter

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    Broadband connection slows

    Your reply reminded me of a problem I've been having installing a firewall. I had ZoneAlarm installed but it caused problems with my internet connection so I tried to uninstall it and replace it with another firewall. The other firewalls would not install quoting a conflict with ZoneAlarm, (Comodo and PC Tools). I though ZoneAlarm had been successfully removed but it apparently isn't. Could this have anything to do with my slowing connection?
     
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    PeteC

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    Doubt it - the worrying statement is your inability to install Commodo. Check the Windows Firewall is running - if it is not you may well have malware problems.

    There is a manual uninstall guide at the Zone Alarm forum - pick up the process from after the second reboot, but make a manual System Restore point before you start on this.
     
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  6. 2009/02/08
    seoras

    seoras Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi PeteC, thought I'd let you know I followed your instructions and the problem is now sovled. Many thanks for your help.
     
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    PeteC

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    You're welcome - glad to hear the problem is resolved :)
     
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