Whenever I type in a search topic a message pops up saying that the connection is still connecting to the network. When it is searching it get almost 100% done and then it stops with just a tiny bit to go. Am I doing it right? How do you do it?
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Of course, always make sure you are connected to the internet. It also might have a small glitch in it, which would mean you would have to uninstall and download it again. But another thing is, when you open it, go to Tools, Options, and then click on Speed, and in the first box, you see a pull-down menu. Click on the menu, and search for your speed of internet, whether you have dial-up, cable/DSL... I find that even if someone has dial-up, they get a lot faster loading with Cable/DSL. Also when searching, if you are searching for a song, use the "Audio" search engine and you will get faster results. And try to be as aprox. as you can, so you have a better chance of finding what you are looking for.
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Maybe the DHCP provided (if you get your DNS from DHCP) DNS Servers are not responding in time. I had my ISP change the primary and secondary DNS servers and my connection when to crap.  Through the VPN, you're probably using your company's DSN servers.\n\nCheck to make sure your primary and secondary DSN server respond.\n\nIn windows, open a command shell. Type "nslookup yahoo.com" and see if you get a response.
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if you're writing this, i guess your computer is fine.\n\ni have the same problem at home using dial up and some older software.  rebooting usually fixes it - i think it's more a graphics/software problem than a connection problem - usually happens when I've left my computer on for a long time (days) without rebooting, and have opened and closed numerous programs - especially games\n\ngood luck
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yeah, i've used it on several occassions, if you're having a problen connecting online, just exit the application first, then load it again after some time.
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What kind of connection do you have.  It sounds like you might be having NAT timeout issues which means that your router is having problems.\n\nCan you state \n\na) what type of connection (cable, adsl, dial up etc)\nb) what operating system do you use (windows or mac)\nc) if you know what your ISP is, it would help.  That's the company you pay for internet access.\n\nSorry, I need more info before I can give you a possible solution.
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the only thing that is definatly the case it that this is a 'weakest link' problem... something in your setup is causing the problem- it could be your processor, ram, os config, network card, router, service, or even just a problem at whatever website you're visiting...
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may be just dwnload internet explore n check if the problem persists
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Open your browser first.  Explorer or whatever you use to go search online.\n\nIf it opens to the homepage, you are online.  If not then you are not connected to the internet.\n\nIf you are not online, then you need to find out why not. Add more to your question if you are online and cannot sign into messanger.
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is everyone om here faulty or something. the guy said do not to recommend another browser!!!!\n\nanyway i would start off at looking at your connections in internet options. if you are using a proxy make sure it is set in here. the next thing i would check is your home page settings, change it to another page. also check whether all your network connections are working and enabled (do you have an internet connection).\n\ni dont think you need to deactivate your firewall. it should work because firewalls usually let through communiction via http.
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Check your connection settings. It sounds to me like you have set the time limit too low for 'idle'\n\nThe setting will ask you to disconnect if idle for ....... minutes.\n\nChange this setting to 'never' and you will stay on-line until you manually disconnect.
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Their servers might be under maintenance or the connection may not be strong enough to get the job done. Just try back again later.
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click internet options, click connections, click on dial when connection isn't present, that should do it
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Don't get mad at me for asking this...\n\nAre you SURE you are typing in the address bar and not the search bar?\n\nSecond, try typing the entire address, like: http://www.myspace.com.\n\nWhat happens?\n\nIf you still get a "Search Results" page, you probably \nhave picked up some "Adware" or Spyware".\n\nTry going to http://www.spybot.com.\nDownload "SpyBot Search & Destroy" (it's free).\nInstall it and get ALL of the program updates and definition updates. \n\nOnce you have all of the updates, clear your browser's cookies and cache.\n(From Internet Explorer, on the top bar, click "Tools - Internet Options - Delete Cookies", then "Delete Files (All Offline Content)", then "Clear History".\n\nThen power down (Shut Down) your PC.\n\nUnplug the network connection from your PC.\n\nPower your PC back on and, while it's powering up, continually press the "F8" key every 3 to 5 seconds.\n\nYou will get a boot menu.\nChoose "Start In Safe Mode" (No Network Support).\n\nThen launch SpyBoy Search & Destroy and do a full scan.\n\nOnce the scan is complete, Plug the network connection back in and re-boot.\n\nTry your address bar again and see what happens.\n\nGood Luck, and Happy Surfing!
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Hi, is it dial up or broadband.  Broadband is designed specifically for a permanent connection.  Dial up can be configured to connect when a web application opens.  First thing to check is your startup folder.  Open start menu>programs>startup and if there are any applications there will start on booting up.  Web applications will start your internet connection.  Then check internet options from Control Panel.  Click on the connections page at the top.  There should be options to:\nAlways connect.\nOnly connect when there isn't a network connection (For broadband users)\nAnd Never connect.\nIf you choose the last option you will have manual control of the connection.
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Are you losing the connectivity from the computer or the ISP? Do you have a Modem and are the link lights on or off (and do they stay on when you try to connect).  You need to start at the source and work to the computer to define the problem.  First be sure of connectivity to your Modem or router -- If this is Okay then replace the cable (cheap and quick) if all is well to the computer it must be in the computer setting -- the best place to start is searching network connection problems and following the direction to investigate the problem.   If you are using "cable" internet those thinks need to be reset all the time under certain circumstances (power everything down for 3 min. and start powering up from the source)
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If you are using a LAN based internet Connection, then there is definately there is a problem with connection, ask your network operator for a solution.
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it is a netwrok problem\n\nchange your ISP