-=PCTechTalk=- Re: computer freezing--wireless
- From: "Sandi Beach" <sandib2@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:55:35 -0500
And maybe the answer to my e-mail question is in here some place. I just
don't have time to search it our right now. Gotta go get my hair done!
Sandi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:04 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: computer freezing--wireless
> Roger,
> Maybe something here will help with the head-wrap.
>
> Assuming the email account is a public one that supports POP3 access
> (Gmail,
> HotPOP, etc.), OE can be set to download and display it. Of course, the
> account options need to be set up correctly and the fact that you're able
> to
> get your messages after a reboot strongly suggests that they are set
> properly.
>
> Assuming there's no internal problems with OE, any difficulties will be
> limited to the POP server (which is out of your control), the connection
> between your system and the server (which may or may not be out of your
> control) or something else within your system that's likely affecting more
> than just OE (completely under your control, at least theoretically). I
> know that doesn't narrow it down much, but it does help in figuring out
> the
> best methods for testing those items individually.
>
>
> Sandi,
> Since it appears that the connection goes bonkers after a prolonged
> period of use &/or inactivity, I'm inclined to think that it's related to
> a
> lack of system resources (perhaps a memory leak in one or more other
> programs that run all the time on your system) or an issue with the driver
> for your wifi card.
>
> Can you tell us what process are usually left running overnight? For
> now, don't bother with the obvious ones like your AV real-time scanner or
> stuff like mouse software. I'm asking if you normally leave a browser
> open
> or something like Word minimized to the taskbar. If you have any helper
> apps (reminders, timers, servers, P2P programs, etc.) running in the
> Notification Area, list those, too.
>
> Peace,
> Gman
>
> "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"
>
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