7 Sec Periodic Pinging On Shared Internet Connection

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As a non-tec kind of guy I need your help,

I have a local area network for sharing an internet connection between my
desktop (not wireless) and a wireless lap top.

Every 7 seconds the network icon at the bottom right hand corner (two
displays) comes on for a very brief time.

My pointer hour glass turns on every 7 seconds and remains on for 7 seconds.

My laptop network icon never comes on.

Is this a security problem I have? It is driving me nuts.
 
That does not necessarily indicate a security problem but is curious. To
find out what the network activity is you would need to enlist the help of a
network monitoring program such as a packet sniffer, or view the log of any
personal firewall that is used on the computer. If you have not done so yet
be sure to check the link below from Microsoft to make sure you are
following security basic best practices and scan your computer for both
viruses and spyware being sure to use the latest definitions for whatever
programs you scan with. AdAware SE is excellent and free for personal use.

Steve

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ -- AdAware SE
 
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