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Solved: Internet Connection Problems

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This is quite weird...but for three or so days now, my computer's Internet connection has degenerated to 56k speeds. My operating system is Windows XP Home, my browser's Firefox 2, and I connect via Verizon DSL. The only thing is, I do not believe that the problem lies with Verizon this time--my connection never dies, according to the computer--it always says that it's connected at a speed of 100 Mbps, as usual.

However, it often takes several refreshes to get pages to load. And AIM can't stay logged on. Whatever's going on with my connection causes AIM to disconnect, and attempt to reconnect. Same with Google Talk.

I believe that this is a problem with my own computer, as none of the others connected to the router have this problem. I would appreciate any and all help. Thanks in advance. ^_^
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Suspects would include router port, cable, ethernet adapter and malware. You can easily check the first two. Third could be checked, but more difficult. For malware, best to ask a moderator to move this to the Security forum.
"Mind telling me how I could check the router port?"

Switch with another computer. :)

"Perhaps I will track down that moderator."

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