anyone know of this and how to get rid of it it flashes in red on the top rght hand corner of my screen usually on big lags

It has something to do with your internet. Check your network. That usually means somethings timing out.

I've had that, if you are downloading something. stop it, stop any p2p programs
shut everuthing execpt vent and cz, and maybe if you have wireless get a passWord naGGEr

oooo im probly the only 1 who found a soulution to this! ok ok go into your steam settings and make sure your internet connection is set accuratly! and if that dont work turn off your comp unplug ur modem for 5 seconds then reconnect and try