Wi-Fi & LAN network problem

[Guest Ganz Doof]

My XP laptop has suddenly developed a problem whereby it cannot connect

either to an active Wi-Fi hotspot or to a LAN internet connection. The

Network Connections window shows "Limited or No Connectivity" although other

computers work just fine when connected to the same LAN cable and in the

same room with Wi-Fi enabled.

 

Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do to fix the problem?

 

Also, the computer has become very sluggish and takes a long time to start

and shut down of late. I ran CCleaner, but that did not seem to help. Any

other ideas besides defragging?

 

Thanks

[Guest Muzafar Ganie]

RE: Wi-Fi & LAN network problem

 

Hi,

 

check the Microsoft article for limited connectivity

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892896

 

for startup and shutdown problem check the following article

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

[Guest Snapper]

Re: Wi-Fi & LAN network problem

 

Ganz Doof wrote...

> My XP laptop has suddenly developed a problem whereby it cannot connect

> either to an active Wi-Fi hotspot or to a LAN internet connection. The

 

Presumably you haven't accidentally switched off the wireless? Some laptops have

switches that physically power off the transmitter/receivers. The same may have

also done it to your LAN ethernet connection.

 

Software-wise, click on My Network Places. It should display the available

network connections whether they be wireless, ethernet, firewire, etc.

 

See if the LAN connections are enabled or disabled.

 

 

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