Computer keeps disconnecting from the Internet

Go to IE tools/internet options/connection/dial up settings/advanced dial up settings. Make sure that disconnect when connection may no longer be required is turned off, and that the option to disconnect if idle is turned off as well. Later Windows versions have an option to disconnect when connection speed drops below a certain percentage. Turn that off.Outlook Express options can cause problems if the programme is running. Go to Outlook Express, tools/options/connection and make sure *connect to this account using* is not selected for each mail and news account. Make sure there is no conflict in account settings - each account should show the connection option of *any available*.Next in Outlook Express go to tools/options/connection and turn off *hang up after send/receive*.