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Thread ID: 26712 2002-11-03 17:18:00 Dropping dial-up connection Fishb8 (484) Press F1
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95656 2002-11-03 17:18:00 I use Paradise to connect and it's been a reliable connector but in the last week I've been dropping my connection when I open letters in NGs or even switch sites when I browse. I need to re-connect about 6-10 times in an hour.
This has never happened before so where do I start looking? Me or my ISP?
I have an external serial modem (my usual modem) + an internal. I have tried the internal and get the same results, so it's probably not a modem hardware problem.
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Fishb8 (484)
95657 2002-11-03 19:04:00 There are several worms / virii that cause this effect. Have you run a virus scan recently? wuppo (41)
95658 2002-11-03 19:41:00 Get on the blower to your ISP and ask if there are any problems at their end. You may have to pump them for it.

It's sounds like a typically dodgy dial-up, but don't be hasty to swap just yet as your new ISP may be (probably) just as bad.

SiK
SoniKalien (792)
95659 2002-11-03 22:22:00 Get Telecom to do a line test as this is often the problem.Just be aware that if you get Telecom out to have a look at your line,and it proves to your equipment,they will now charge you $81.

Peter
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