'"> (6)ADSL modem connected to usb in ethernet card in pci slot"
What does this mean? If your modem is connected via USB, try connecting
via ethernet.
I believe Service Pack 2 would help also.

Venkat Viswanathan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> (1) o/s--winxp-pro (no sp2)
> (2) mobo----ANCIENT? (label says " pc partner")
> (3) cpu--- intel P3--700 mHZ
> (4)PCI graphic card again ANCIENT? (S3 VIRGE-- made by 1996 STB systems INC.[Mexico])
> (5)Win bond PCI fast ethernet Adapter(generic W89c840)
> (6)ADSL modem connected to usb in ethernet card in pci slot
> (7) both usb ADSL modem and winbond pci fast ehernet adapter show up in device manager when checked after boot
> (8)connects to the internet without any problem and the connection is shown in the system tray.
>
> And now the PROBLEM.--- The moment I try to access any site either with IE or FIREFOX or even try to sign up MSN messenger or yahoo messenger the system freezes and i have to forcibly power off.
>
> after reboot I find that, the "winbond pci fast ethernet adapter" has a yellow mark(in device manager) which means it has been disabled. I uninstall/shutdown/reboot/windows detects winbond... adapter/installs drivers(after I choose let windows install)/ and it shows up ok in device manager.
>
> try accessing any site or sign up any of the messenger service, the system freezes again and the cycle goes on.
> in brief the winbond adapter seems to disable itself the moment you try accessing any site.
>
> shall be very grateful for any feedback on this strange problem. do I change the pci ethernet card? but if it is defective how do i get connected in the first place and stay connected till i access any site?.
>
> good day to all---- Venkat
>
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