For the past week or so I have been struggling to clean my computer of malware and somewhere along the line Ive done something that causes my computer to lose connection to the internet about 2-4 minutes after startup. The problem is only on my PC all others on the network can connect just fine. If it helps clarify my problem I get "Socket Error 11004" when trying to update my Spybot. I guess I should tell you that its not just spybot thats affected, I can't access my network or connect to the internet.

I have tried using WinSockFix.exe (as recommended by one of the admins on spybot search and destroy forums). It seem to fix my problem for a time but now my computer is again having trouble staying connected. I have also used ATF Cleaner.

If it helps clarify here is the thread I posted on the spybot forums. Lot to read but it has more information than I can remember and list here.

http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=13411

Thank you for your time.

Is it a wireless connection?

you can give this ago it worked for me i had 80 adware found on my pc antispyware also if you download mcaffee sitre advisor that can help to keep you awa from sites that have been rated harmfull

I'm not using a wireless internet. I have a wireless router, but my PC is routed via a cord to that router, only one pc in my house is wireless and its not having trouble.

The Spyware is gone for the most part, I used spybot.

what type of windows are you running? has this problem only started since removing the adware?

Yes and Yes, thanks for the reply

Sorry took so long to reply but I just gave in and reformatted =/

so since you have formated your computer have you got any further problems or questions??