Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works

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  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #1

    Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works


    The internet randomly stops working for browsers (IE, Chrome) but Skype always works. The outages will last for about 5 minutes or so. During these outages, the Store section of Steam also does not display anything and AVG cannot update.

    So in other words, everything but Skype will periodically refuse to connect to the internet for a short while then just as randomly start working again.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #2

    FriendOfDog welcome to SevenForums

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    Double click the DDS icon on the Desktop then click the Run button to run the tool.

    Place a check next to attact.txt and click Start . When done, DDS will open two logs
    DDS.txt
    Attach.txt

    Save two logs onto your desktop and upload them with your reply


    Click here AdwCleaner

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    Upload the AdwCleaner[Rn].txt in your reply.

       Note
    The log file is at C:\AdwCleaner[Rn].txt
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  3. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Here they are...
    Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works Attached Files
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  4. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #4

    Run AdwCleaner again

    Right-click on AdwCleaner.exe and choose

    Click on Delete and confirm the prompt.

    Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart.

    Upload the log : The log file is at C:\AdwCleaner[Sn].txt


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      The first time Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is run, it makes also another log Addition.txt

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  5. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #5

    FriendOfDog said:
    The internet randomly stops working for browsers (IE, Chrome) but Skype always works. The outages will last for about 5 minutes or so. During these outages, the Store section of Steam also does not display anything and AVG cannot update.

    So in other words, everything but Skype will periodically refuse to connect to the internet for a short while then just as randomly start working again.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks!
    Why not start by removing AVG as it's by far the most likely suspect here.

    Uninstalling AVG 2012 | FAQ | AVG Worldwide
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  6. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Okay, it's all here.

    I was looking at Addition.txt. There's a lot of stuff pertaining to Steam and FalloutNV. I removed Steam and all games/backup data from my computer last week for unrelated reasons. (This was before I posted on Seven Forums but after my internet problems started.)
    Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works Attached Files
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  7. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #7

    Update Malwarebytes and run a FULL scan
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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Updated Malwarebytes, did a full scan, nothing found. Log is attached.
    Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works Attached Files
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  9. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #9

    Lets see what the online scanner shows


    On
    Hold down Control and click on ESET Online Scanner to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window
    Click the button
    Check YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
    Click the Start button.
    Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    Under scan settings, check "Scan Archives" and "Remove found threats"
    Click Advanced settings and select the following:
    ° Scan potentially unwanted applications
    ° Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    ° Enable Anti-Stealth technology
    ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    When the scan completes, click List Threats
    Click Export, and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    Click the Back button.
    Click the Finish button.
    On or
    Click on http://download.eset.com/special/eos...taller_enu.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
    Right click on choose on your desktop
    Check YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
    Click the Start button.
    Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    Under scan settings, check "Scan Archives" and "Remove found threats"
    Click Advanced settings and select the following:
    ° Scan potentially unwanted applications
    ° Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    ° Enable Anti-Stealth technology
    ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    When the scan completes, click List Threats
    Click Export, and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    Click the Back button.
    Click the Finish button.
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  10. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Got it.
    All done, see attached.
    Internet drops for browsers/Steam/AVG but Skype still works Attached Files
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