scren saver and connection

[jsigmon]

I have Windows XP pro installed and it seems that when my screen saver kicks in it cuts my connection off and when I log back in reconnect my programs.
Like my AOL AIM seems to just cut off and Trillian also cuts off when screen saver cuts the connection off.

[TripleRLtd]

Is this a dial up connection or broadband?

Either way, go into device manager in system properties for the actual device and check Power Management properties.
If it's a NIC, uncheck "Allow Windows to turn off this device to save power".
If it a modem...let us know.

[Gabriel]

I back it up...
If this aint helping try to add a CMD window with constant ping to a known IP.
Example:
ping www.google.com -t -l 1
This one will "Keep alive" your connection.

Cheers,
Gabriel

[NooNoo]

I back it up...
If this aint helping try to add a CMD window with constant ping to a known IP.
Example:
ping www.google.com -t -l 1
This one will "Keep alive" your connection.

Cheers,
Gabriel


Gabriel, it may keep the connection alive but it may also get him into trouble with his isp. Some isps ban keep alive schemes and actively look for them.

[Atodini]

On the screen saver menu, (right click on desktop, select properties - screen saver) is the "on resume display welcome screen" box checked?

If it is, XP will sever all internet & network connections when the screen saver kicks in. This is a security thing. The machine may have multiple users, some of whom might not have / be allowed access to certain applications.

If the box is not checked it should not close any connections as the user on resume will be the same as originally logged in.

John

[jsigmon]

I have broad band cable connection.
Just one user here

[Gabriel]

Gabriel, it may keep the connection alive but it may also get him into trouble with his isp. Some isps ban keep alive schemes and actively look for them.
Bit off topic...
I agree with you that it might lead to troubles with the ISPs but this would not stand in Court...
We had a situation here in Israel that ISP banned Pings, Traceroutes, Kazza and Many other Ports/features. There was a big law suit against them. It was very hard to convince the court but the guy managed to convince the court that the ISP gives you the connection. The ISP can't tell you what to do with the connection, this is not the ISP business.
I lease a telephone line from the local PSTN - would the PSTN provider "tell" me I am not alowed to call and hang as I pleased (even all day and all night).
Again, ISP has no rights in telling you what you should and what you should'nt do. this is not "his" business.
This has nothing to do with connecting through a Business LAN.
I think we, as consumers has to "stand" on our rights - we pay for the service. we should get it.


Hope you get my point :kiss: ,
Gabriel Levi

[Ya_know]

How about "bit off of your rocker"

ISP's are private industry. If they want to implement policy and standards, we as consumers can just walk away and find someone else willing to provide the service. They are only obligated to provide what ever they offer in their consumer agreement. That agreement is also subject to change, as long as they notify all current customers in advance of any changes, they can do what they please. The only time they are against a wall in court is if they leak privacy information to unauthorized sources.

Also, that was a court in your country; in the USA I imagine things might just turn out differently (but than I am not a litigator or a judge)...

Alas, what’s your point! :)

[jsigmon]

That does not answer the question at hand, was way off the path

[Ya_know]

That does not answer the question at hand, was way off the path
This is a free public forum...you get what you pay for... :kiss:

[NooNoo]

Is this a dial up connection or broadband?

Either way, go into device manager in system properties for the actual device and check Power Management properties.
If it's a NIC, uncheck "Allow Windows to turn off this device to save power".
If it a modem...let us know.

jsigmon did you try this suggestion? Your broadband connection may connect to a network card or a usb modem, either way xp can turn them off with powersaving.

[TripleRLtd]

All right, let's all sing along:
"And another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust.
And another one's gone
And another one's gone.
Another one bite's the dust"

Seems to me he never read Gabriel's off topic response which Ya_Know was responding to.

[NooNoo]

Right thats quite enough

Jsigmon, please start a new topic and explain the problem including what type of internet connection you have and how it connects to your computer.

Guys the lounge is for playing. While the odd side comment is welcome, the point of this thread has been buried.

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