Constant download when PC is idle

[ken]

I've just changed from a dialup conection to broadband, in the couple of days that I've had broadband there's a constant download of between 1 kB/s and 2 kB/s even when the computer is idle, I've run SpyBot S&D and a virus scanner but it's still the same.
Is this anything to be concerned about or is it normal ?.

Thanks for looking.

[Memphis]

I presume your running a firewall?

[ken]

Yes m8, I should have mentioned that I run ZoneAlarm pro so there shouldn't be a risk, I'd still like to find out why it's hapening though.

[seracca]

Is there anything in task manager (applications) that is running that might be the connection?

[TierraDelFuego]

from a command prompt type netstat -a

that will show all the connections open on the PC. anything showing as Established is active. if you recognise something then great you may solve it, otherwise...

type netstat -o
this will show the PID of the application using the connection. from task manager (processes) add a column for PID and work out what is using the connection.

[ken]

Is there anything in task manager (applications) that is running that might be the connection? No m8, that was the first thing I checked, nothing shows in "Processes" as using the cpu either apart from "System Idle Process".

"netstat -a" shows 12 active conections, 6 TCP protocol and 6 UDP, the 6 TCP conections are Listening but nothing is stated as being established.

Excuse my ignorance but what does PID stand for in Task Manager :confused:

[Virgin San]

Excuse my ignorance but what does PID stand for in Task Manager :confused:
PID is "Process ID" - each running process is given a numerical identifier. You may need to switch this on in task manager by going to View - select columns and checking the PID box. (Assuming XP, dunno with other OS).

[sparks]

had the same problem on NTL broadband..never found the cause, but as soon as i put a router in line it stopped. I had 2 PC's doing the same thing, so i think it was possibly a 'reporting error'..

[TierraDelFuego]

could also check in event viewer to see if any errors or warning. it may just be svchost or another built in app confirming the presence of the dhcp server etc.

[ken]

Thanks for the replies :t_up:,
I haven't found what's causing it yet but If I ever do I'll let you know :) .