InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Windows Vista Forumhttp://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Admin@VistaForums.comTue, 07 Oct 2008 19:36:09 GMT20http://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic87559-45-1.aspxUnfortunately, internet connectivity dropping is not a simple problem to diagnose or fix --especially with Vista and the new features/settings MS introduced. Most often, the problems are caused by firewall settings in AV software and/or IPV6 settings. Our pinned posts discuss both of these.<br><br>If the HP has NEVER connected to the internet, then you need to contact HP. They sold you the machine; they're obligated to support it -- at least, to get the key features working.Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:31:36 GMTWAW8http://www.vistaforums.com/Forum/Topic87559-45-1.aspxI just bought a new HP in January.<br><br>Couldn't get connected to the internet. Heard this might be a Vista problem...<br><br>Finally got it connected (magically--not really sure what I did or what happened)....stayed on for quite a while (a few months).<br><br>Now, it goes on and off sparadically, and I'm not sure why. Right now, I am on my Dell which is wireless on a desk next to the HP w/vista.<br><br>This PC has XP on it.<br><br>I had connection until about 2 a.m. last night, and then, it went off. Sometimes, I can get it to "reboot" by unplugging and replugging the router, but I can't get that "fix" to work this morning. I've tried it over and over.<br><br>In a desperate attempt to find a solution, I stumbled across this website.<br><br>I see there is a pinned thread....I will try what I understand from that thread, but I don't really understand all the jargon on it.<br><br>Any ideas or help? This is so frustrating!!!Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:36:37 GMTdcanoli