In article <8f1cba24-124b-4347-b45a-bc741f212ebf@d2g2000pra.googlegroups.com>,
liketofindoutwhy <liketofindoutwhy@gmail.com> wrote:
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>and I am using an onboard LAN card by Intel, with IRQ -3 (minus 3),

-3??? Hmmmmm

irq not less than is usually a driver issue. I'd start by making sure
any of my third party drivers (video drivers are a likely culprit) are
up to date.

It can also be hardware but if it is we'll have to get a shotgun
so I hope you don't live in a liberal state.