Help please! My internet keeps disconnecting even though it has full bars?

Question

My Windows Vista laptop keeps dropping its internet connection every 30 seconds (Exactly every 30 seconds, I have to disconnect from the internet, then reconnect, then have it go out again 30 seconds later.) I've virus scanned it over five times today, but the internet still won't stop dropping. I know it is not a signal problem, because my internet has full bars when it's connected. This is beginning to become a major annoyance, it's nonstop internet dropping. The connection isn't dropping on any computer but this one, which apparently doesn't have a virus. Help please?!?

Answer 1

I solved a similar problem on my machine. Hope this helps.



I have separate ADSL modem and wireless router. I noticed that by default both of their IP addresses were "192.168.1.1". I thought this would create conflict situation. So, I changed the IP address of my wireless router to something different (eg: 192.168.1.20). You can do so by logging on to your router. And simply this solved my problem.



Cheers

Answer 2

The easiest way to fix it is using Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware (Download it, update it, do a full scan, and remove everything it finds). I would also recommend the following programs to make sure that you don't get infected again in the future: Spybot - Search & Destroy Avira AntiVir Personal Spyware Doctor Starter Edition

Answer 3

Go to your laptop manufacturer's website and see if they have an updated driver for your wireless card.