Links on Internet dont operate.

[rem1990]

I've had a problem with the internet for a few months, to begin with the problem was an error message would pop up after about 10mins on the web and then any links on pages I tried to use would not work after working previously.
To cure the problem I would have to shut down my computer and then restart after which I would get another 10 mins.
The problem has now escalated to the stage where I cannot surf the web at all as any page I try to load times out.
I cant remember the error message and as I'm offshore at work I cant check it ou at the moment.

[Christoph]

Delete all the temporary Internet files and cookies. Try again after that. Also - download all OS and browser updates and apply them to your machine.

See if that helps.

Christoph

[rem1990]

Thanks for the info Christoph, I'll try that as soon as I get of the rig and get home. I'll let you know how I get on.

Ray

[Miz]

Spyware, by clogging your bandwidth phoning home with their data can create the problem you're having.

If you haven't already, download, install, immediately update and then run Spybot and/or AdAware. Read the help files to familiarize yourself with how they work. I recommend you use them both since each tends to find things the other misses. Let them clean up any spyware found.

Then, to be doubly sure, download and run CWShredder.

[rem1990]

Thanks Miz,

Still not of the oil rig yet, when I do I'll give your advice a try.

Thanks again, all advice greatfully accepted.

Ray

[ghost2003]

Maybe also try http://housecall.trendmicro.com