can't stay connected

[pinetar]

I am using a satellite internet service. Internet service is supposed to be always on, but it does not stay connected. If I go to IE and click on tools, there is a way the connection can be repaired. It takes a couple of minutes to do this. I spoke to my provider, but they tell me it's a problem with my computer. Can anyone shed some light on this matter. Thanks

[RickDev]

If you are always repairing the connection, which most of the times it is just releasing and renewing the DHCP lease, then I can't see why it is a O/S Problem. seems like the router from the ISP is not keeping the connection open. Next time it drops, goto Start-->Run and type cmd. When the window pops up type "ipconfig" and see if you still have an IP address.