Sunday, January 13, 2013

A Mini Computer Bitch

So, the built in wireless adapter on my computer is dying.

I turn it on, everything is working properly and then within 15 minutes I no longer have internet connection.
I turn the wireless off, then back on again and things work well for a few minutes before it stops working again.

I either have to finger out a way to replace the adapter, run a cord from the living room the whole way to the computer room or replace the computer because it has failed me.

Stupid Computers

10 comments:

  1. USB Wireless adapters are very cheap, if you can stay online long enough to order one you should be able to have one for less than $20.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Or you can trot over to Best Buy, Radio Shack, Staples, or any electronic store and buy a cheapo that goes into any USB port.

      Delete
    2. My computer has 3 USB ports.
      1 first my mouse
      1 first my external hard drive
      1 first my cooling fan

      I might have to try living without my mouse

      Delete
  2. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the time I spilled a Monster on it back in '10.

    ReplyDelete
  3. This sounds more like a software issue to me since it works again immediately when you turn it back on. Maybe a conflict of some kind. Did the problem coincide with the installation of any new hardware or software?

    Could you download and then uninstall/reinstall the driver for the adapter? It's free except for 15-20 minutes of your time.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I have not installed any new hardware or software in the past 4 months minimum.


      However on my next day off I will play with the drivers and see if that does anything.

      Delete
  4. I just could not leave your website before suggesting that I actually loved the standard info an individual supply on
    your visitors? Is going to be again steadily to check
    up on new posts

    Feel free to surf to my website - great coffee

    ReplyDelete