Guest 106david Posted August 22, 2007 Posted August 22, 2007 On my Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP, I've had two years of no problem accessing wireless networks -- on startup windows automatically searches for available wireless and cues me from the bottom toolbar. For no apparent reason a few months ago this stopped happening, and when I selected “Choose a wireless network” from the control panel I got an error message: “Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If you want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service. For information about starting the WZC service, see article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the Microsoft.com web site." I dutifully consulted the 871122 article (see below), followed the instructions ... with success -- except that every time I shut down and restart the computer, the WZC disappears and I have to repeat the fix. Any suggestions for how I can keep the WZC running? **** article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: Error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard after you update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 The Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the View Available Wireless Networks feature both rely on the Wireless Zero Configuration service to provide their functionality to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Microsoft Windows XP Table PC Edition 2005. If the Wireless Zero Configuration service is not available, you receive an error message that directs you to this article. This behavior occurs for several reasons. Some computer and hardware manufacturers provide their own configuration software that replaces the Wireless Zero Configuration service that is provided in Windows. In that case, you must use the software that is provided by the manufacturer to configure your wireless network. If you want to use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard or the View Available Wireless Networks feature to configure your wireless device, see the documentation that came with your computer or with your wireless network card. Use this documentation to determine whether you can use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure your wireless network. Sometimes, you cannot use the Windows functionality. If your computer or your wireless network adapter did not come with its own wireless network software, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. 2. Click Network Connections. 3. In Network Connections, click to select your wireless connection, and then click Change settings of this connection. 4. On the Wireless Networks tab, click to select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. To start the Wireless Zero Configuration service, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc /s, and then click OK. 2. Double-click Wireless Zero Configuration. 3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply. 4. In the Service status area, click Start, and then click OK. If you receive an error message when you try to start the service, see the "References" section for more troubleshooting information.
Guest Patrick Keenan Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 Re: Wireless Configuration on XP "106david" <106david@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0DF6A05D-B548-49AF-B37D-BE919AB0082A@microsoft.com... > On my Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP, I've had two years of no problem > accessing wireless networks -- on startup windows automatically searches > for > available wireless and cues me from the bottom toolbar. > > For no apparent reason a few months ago this stopped happening, and when I > selected "Choose a wireless network" from the control panel I got an error > message: > > "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled > another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If > you want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the Wireless > Zero Configuration (WZC) service. For information about starting the WZC > service, see article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the > Microsoft.com web site." > > I dutifully consulted the 871122 article (see below), followed the > instructions ... with success -- except that every time I shut down and > restart the computer, the WZC disappears and I have to repeat the fix. > > Any suggestions for how I can keep the WZC running? > ><snippage> You may have inadvertently installed another wireless management app. Look in the system tray for its GUI. HTH -pk
Guest glee Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 Re: Wireless Configuration on XP How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870702 -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "106david" <106david@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0DF6A05D-B548-49AF-B37D-BE919AB0082A@microsoft.com... > On my Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP, I've had two years of no problem > accessing wireless networks -- on startup windows automatically searches for > available wireless and cues me from the bottom toolbar. > > For no apparent reason a few months ago this stopped happening, and when I > selected “Choose a wireless network” from the control panel I got an error > message: > > “Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled > another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If > you want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the Wireless > Zero Configuration (WZC) service. For information about starting the WZC > service, see article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the > Microsoft.com web site." > > I dutifully consulted the 871122 article (see below), followed the > instructions ... with success -- except that every time I shut down and > restart the computer, the WZC disappears and I have to repeat the fix. > > Any suggestions for how I can keep the WZC running? > > **** article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: > > > > Error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard after > you update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 > The Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the View Available Wireless Networks > feature both rely on the Wireless Zero Configuration service to provide their > functionality to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Microsoft > Windows XP Table PC Edition 2005. If the Wireless Zero Configuration service > is not available, you receive an error message that directs you to this > article. > > This behavior occurs for several reasons. Some computer and hardware > manufacturers provide their own configuration software that replaces the > Wireless Zero Configuration service that is provided in Windows. In that > case, you must use the software that is provided by the manufacturer to > configure your wireless network. If you want to use the Wireless Network > Setup Wizard or the View Available Wireless Networks feature to configure > your wireless device, see the documentation that came with your computer or > with your wireless network card. Use this documentation to determine whether > you can use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure your > wireless network. Sometimes, you cannot use the Windows functionality. > > If your computer or your wireless network adapter did not come with its own > wireless network software, follow these steps: > > 1. > > Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. > > 2. > > Click Network Connections. > > 3. > > In Network Connections, click to select your wireless connection, and then > click Change settings of this connection. > > 4. > > On the Wireless Networks tab, click to select the Use Windows to configure > my wireless network settings check box. > > > To start the Wireless Zero Configuration service, follow these steps: > > 1. > > Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc /s, and then > click OK. > > 2. > > Double-click Wireless Zero Configuration. > > 3. > > In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply. > > 4. > > In the Service status area, click Start, and then click OK. > > > If you receive an error message when you try to start the service, see the > "References" section for more troubleshooting information. > >
Guest Jim Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 Re: Wireless Configuration on XP "106david" <106david@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0DF6A05D-B548-49AF-B37D-BE919AB0082A@microsoft.com... > On my Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP, I've had two years of no problem > accessing wireless networks -- on startup windows automatically searches > for > available wireless and cues me from the bottom toolbar. > > For no apparent reason a few months ago this stopped happening, and when I > selected "Choose a wireless network" from the control panel I got an error > message: > > "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled > another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If > you want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the Wireless > Zero Configuration (WZC) service. For information about starting the WZC > service, see article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the > Microsoft.com web site." > > I dutifully consulted the 871122 article (see below), followed the > instructions ... with success -- except that every time I shut down and > restart the computer, the WZC disappears and I have to repeat the fix. > > Any suggestions for how I can keep the WZC running? > > **** article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: > > > > Error message when you try to run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard after > you update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition > 2005 > The Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the View Available Wireless Networks > feature both rely on the Wireless Zero Configuration service to provide > their > functionality to Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Microsoft > Windows XP Table PC Edition 2005. If the Wireless Zero Configuration > service > is not available, you receive an error message that directs you to this > article. > > This behavior occurs for several reasons. Some computer and hardware > manufacturers provide their own configuration software that replaces the > Wireless Zero Configuration service that is provided in Windows. In that > case, you must use the software that is provided by the manufacturer to > configure your wireless network. If you want to use the Wireless Network > Setup Wizard or the View Available Wireless Networks feature to configure > your wireless device, see the documentation that came with your computer > or > with your wireless network card. Use this documentation to determine > whether > you can use the Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure your > wireless network. Sometimes, you cannot use the Windows functionality. > > If your computer or your wireless network adapter did not come with its > own > wireless network software, follow these steps: > > 1. > > Click Start, click Run, type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK. > > 2. > > Click Network Connections. > > 3. > > In Network Connections, click to select your wireless connection, and then > click Change settings of this connection. > > 4. > > On the Wireless Networks tab, click to select the Use Windows to configure > my wireless network settings check box. > > > To start the Wireless Zero Configuration service, follow these steps: > > 1. > > Click Start, click Run, type %SystemRoot%\system32\services.msc /s, and > then > click OK. > > 2. > > Double-click Wireless Zero Configuration. > > 3. > > In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply. > > 4. > > In the Service status area, click Start, and then click OK. > > > If you receive an error message when you try to start the service, see the > "References" section for more troubleshooting information. > > If your Inspiron 6000, like mine, has an imbedded Intel NIC, you should consult the fine manual for the NIC for instructions. You can print the fine manual from the file on your computer through Help & Support. In essence, you run the Intel configuration utility. On the very first panel in the utility, you will find a box labeled "Let Windows manage the configuration". Just check the box, and you will enter WZC. The Intel software is more versatile though. Jim
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