Internet connection problems, plz help.

[Cat]

Ok, i will try and explain this the best way i can.............

Last week, i started PC and the light on the router was red which meant no internet connection. If i tried to load I.E then it would just come up with the Speedtouch page.

I re configured the router, but no joy.
I turned it on and off, no joy.

I then tried again, and instead of the S,Touch page I.E put a message saying problems with Firewall and something about port 80 and 443 and another one, which i cant remember, ive not had the page again.

I then thought about system restore, which i did and then all was ok, im back on line.

Everything was ok for a few days, then this morning i try to connect and again the red light is on - so system restore and all is ok again.

Does anyone know what is blocking my lap top from letting it conncet to the internet, and if so, what i can do.

I have not added any programs, well i did add Avast yesterday, but it was doing this before that was added.

Also, doing system restore everyday, is that bad for the PC?

Cheers in advance.

[marky_sr]

It wouldnt be to do with this dodgy windows update file that keeps downloading would it?
I've heard of a couple of things going wrong with the latest update and its ok after a restore until it updates again.
Its one of those that you cant choose not to download either i think?
Maybe that?

[Cat]

It wouldnt be to do with this dodgy windows update file that keeps downloading would it?
I've heard of a couple of things going wrong with the latest update and its ok after a restore until it updates again.
Its one of those that you cant choose not to download either i think?
Maybe that?

I havent had any updates, i tend to ignore them when they come through.

[marky_sr]

So do I, my dad had a problem with his. He chose not to download any updates but some just come down anyway straight from microsoft I think?
Was just a thought, chances are its nothing to do with that but it was the way it was ok after a restore for a short while
never mind then.

[Cat]

Thanks anyway.

Anyone else please?

[Mawbster]

have you treid just restarting your router instead of the computer

[Cat]

Yeah thats what i meant when i turned it off and on - i took the plug out and left it for 30 mins.

[Mawbster]

dosnt it have a software reboot?

[Cat]

dosnt it have a software reboot?

What the router?

i think it is the lap top prob tho, the router has never been at fault before.
Arg, bloody thing

[Mawbster]

yes my belkin does. works every time.