Old PC internet problem

[Indelcio]

My grandparent's computer has been suffering difficulty with its dial-up internet connection. When McAfee finishes updating, the computer automatically disconnects from the internet. Additionally, the net connection randomly cuts out even when it's being kept active. And, on a side note, it's been running slower as well.

Windows 98
4xx mhz processor
192 MB RAM
Integrated graphics
Integrated sound

Spyware, Adware, and Virus scans return nothing.

Any ideas?

 

[Law]

Yea, the problem is dial-up sucks. You may experience even slower or disconnected connection when someone calls you or at peak time when the server that you dial to connect to your ISP is busy. I guess the only cure is to get rid of that old dial-up connection and go with something else, depending where you live it be a better choice to go with broadband connection like DSL and Cable.

*Try and choose another phone # to dial for your dial-up connection, maybe you can connect to a server that isn't fully loaded.

 

[pandahater]

Dial up is the worst... I wouldnt even consider useing a computer on a dial up connection no more it is pointless...

 

[Bruce]

When was the last time that computer had a reformat?

 

[The Kraut]

If the computer has been on idle for a while then turns off, it could be set to disconnect after a certain time of inactivity. I had the same problem with dial-up If this is the case then you change it in the properties for the internet connection. Hope this helps.