"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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>C and A Bredt wrote:
>
>> My cable modem internet connection keeps dropping out if I don't stay
>> on constantly. Roadrunner has tried everything, but after replacing
>> everything they can't fix it.
>>
>> I'm running Windows XP Home. I can get it back by clicking on:
>>
>> Control Panel
>> Network and Internet Connections
>> Network Connections
>> Local Area Network
>> Support (tab)
>> Repair
>>
>> Can I make a script or macro or something that will get me as close to
>> that combination as possible without all the clicking?
>
> Someone else will need to help you with the script, but have you tried
> adjusting the power management properties of the network adapter yet?
> If not, go to Device Manager and find the network adapter entry.
> Double-click it to get its Properties. Look on the Power Management tab
> and uncheck the box that says "Allow Windows to turn off this device
> when not in use". Apply and OK out.
>
> Malke
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Malke -

My desktop is wired to a router. The router is also connected to another XP
desktop and a Wireless Access Point that talks to an XP laptop.

Will your solution affect the ability to the other 2 computers to access
files on the original computer?

Thanks, Carol