Computer freezing while trying to connect to a game

Newbie Joined: Apr 22, 2006 Posts: 3

Hello,
Over the last few days, I have had problems getting into game. I get into HL, try to connect on a game, most of the time I can not connect..(.time out) and when I do get in ,my latency jumps dramatically 115-over 2000 and I get booted....my computer locks up and the only way out is to warm boot.

Any thoughts?

Hyper Postman Joined: Jul 30, 2006 Posts: 635

Run a virus scan,

There are several viruses and worms that can cause that.

Notably the dl.exe virus.
dl.exe is a file associated with the W32.Bagz@mm worm

DB/Sgt.Slaughter

Newbie Joined: Apr 22, 2006 Posts: 3

It only happens intermittently. Was able to get in and fly last night, no problems. Today...it just does not connect and times out. Was in once earlier today and flew...no problems.

Ran virus scan..nothing (Norton and had Best Buys run a scan...nothing), Upgraded Internet connection to a 7 Meg connection from 1.5 connection. Any other thoughts?