Network Adapter gets disabled.

Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the
Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
things work OK.
This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
everything disabled in the Startup tab.
Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just
what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

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azTom

"azTom" <> wrote in message
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> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO internet
> connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the Device Manager
> and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the Network Adapter.
> If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things work OK.
> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is startingup
> during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have everything disabled
> in the Startup tab.
> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just what
> services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.
>
> --
> azTom

You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and get a
lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not they are
necessary.

When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does it
then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any updated
Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?
What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?
--
SC Tom

"Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed
any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician."
Lt. Col. J.D. "Jeff" Cooper, USMC, Ret.

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom <> wrote:

>Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
>so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the
>Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
>things work OK.
>This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
>many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just
>what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.

Did you check the Control Panel Power Options setting to see if its
being turned off as part of power management? Go through the Advanced
Options to see if any of them apply to you. Its not clear from your
description if this is a battery powered laptop or a desktop unit. And
its not clear if this is a wireless adapter or a pci device. So its
not readily apparant if power management is turning off the network
adaptor to save power.

"azTom" <> wrote in message
news:Icuwn.50098$...
> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO internet
> connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the Device Manager
> and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the Network Adapter.
> If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things work OK.
> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is startingup
> during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have everything disabled
> in the Startup tab.
> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just what
> services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.
>
> --
> azTom

Did you check to see which Network adaptor Ie If you use wireless and the
cable is not plugged in You will get the red cross for Ethernet And Visa
Versa

On 4/11/2010 6:47 PM, Frank wrote:
> On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:
>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the
>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things
>> work OK.
>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just
>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.
>>
>
> Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".
Control Panel > Programs+Uninstall a program > View installed updates >
then select and remove all updates
--
azTom

On 4/11/2010 7:53 PM, SC Tom wrote:
>
> "azTom" <> wrote in message
> news:Icuwn.50098$...
>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds
>> or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs
>> the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
>> things work OK.
>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there
>> are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me
>> just what services are required? Any and all help would be much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> azTom
>
> You can go here http://www.blackviper.com/Windows_7/servicecfg.htm and
> get a lot of info on Windows services, what they do and whether or not
> they are necessary.
>
> When you reboot and Win7 reinstalls the network adapter, how long does
> it then stay working? Have you checked the manufacturer's site for any
> updated Win7 drivers (or your motherboard's site if the NIC is on-board)?
> What are you using for a firewall and malware detection/prevention?
Soart intermittent problem, just can not say 100% solved or not. Thanks
for the link to the Services site will look into it.

--
azTom

On 4/11/2010 9:09 PM, wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom<> wrote:
>
>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the
>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
>> things work OK.
>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just
>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.
>
> Did you check the Control Panel Power Options setting to see if its
> being turned off as part of power management? Go through the Advanced
> Options to see if any of them apply to you. Its not clear from your
> description if this is a battery powered laptop or a desktop unit. And
> its not clear if this is a wireless adapter or a pci device. So its
> not readily apparant if power management is turning off the network
> adaptor to save power.
Sorry about missed info, it's a desktop I assembled from purchased parts
from Fry's. It's wired to my router, no pci device built-in the
motherboard. Just where do I locate the Advanced Options in the Control
Panel?

--
azTom

"azTom" <> wrote in message
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> On 4/11/2010 6:47 PM, Frank wrote:
>> On 4/11/2010 5:56 PM, azTom wrote:
>>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
>>> so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs the
>>> Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled things
>>> work OK.
>>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there are
>>> many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me just
>>> what services are required? Any and all help would be much appreciated.
>>>
>>
>> Please explain what you mean by..."(all upgrades removed)".
> Control Panel > Programs+Uninstall a program > View installed updates >
> then select and remove all updates
> --
> azTom

You're kidding, right?

Chris

On 4/12/2010 1:46 AM, Trev wrote:
>
> "azTom" <> wrote in message
> news:Icuwn.50098$...
>> Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed), P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>> Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds
>> or so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>> internet connection. If I uninstall the Network Adapter through the
>> Device Manager and reboot everything works great AFTER Win7 installs
>> the Network Adapter. If I boot in Safe mode with the internet enabled
>> things work OK.
>> This leads me to the conclusion that some program or service is
>> startingup during boot that disables the Network Adapter.I have
>> everything disabled in the Startup tab.
>> Going to the System Configuration window, via msconfig, I see there
>> are many Services that automatically run on boot can anyone tell me
>> just what services are required? Any and all help would be much
>> appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> azTom
>
> Did you check to see which Network adaptor Ie If you use wireless and
> the cable is not plugged in You will get the red cross for Ethernet And
> Visa Versa
Thanks for suggestions but the computer is a desktop and hard wired to
my router. I've tried different cables, no change.

--
azTom

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:56:07 -0700, azTom <> wrote:

>Running Win7 32bit (all upgrades removed),

That probably wasn't a good idea. You'll likely want to reinstall
those updates as soon as you're able.

>P4 3.2Ghz cpu, my Network
>Adapter connects to the internet on boot; then after about 30 seconds or
>so a red X appears on In the Notification bar icon indicating NO
>internet connection.

Do you actually lose your Internet connection at that point? Many
current computers come with dual LAN ports now, so it's normal to have
a red X on the unused port unless/until you disable it.

Assuming you have a single LAN port and you really do lose your
Internet connection, do you also lose your connection to your router
at that point? Do you trust your router? Have you tried another port
on the router, or do you have another computer that continues to work
through that router when this computer doesn't? Have you checked the
two LEDs next to the LAN port on your computer, (Link and Activity),
and the related LEDs on the router? Link should be on steady and
Activity should occasionally blink. Do you have another networking
device that you can plug the computer into, like a switch or hub,
(Internet connectivity isn't important or desired here) to see if the
computer recognizes the physical connection? Do you know how to check
your IP address information to see if anything changes after the red X
appears?