Re: Can't connect to network after updating
From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 03/29/04
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Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 15:35:35 -0800
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>CM wrote:
>>
>>> I downloaded updates from Windows Updates this morning
>>> and after rebooting my computer I can no longer connect
>>> to my network. It says it's unavailable, even though
>>> others can access it. Does anyone know why this is
>>> happening or how to fix it?
>>> Thanks.
>>
>>My guess is that you updated either your network card or
> modem's drivers
>>in this Windows Update. Since you didn't give details
> about how you
>>connect to the Internet, I can't be more specific. It is
> always a bad
>>idea to get drivers from Windows Update. Go to Device
> Manager and find
>>the correct device (your nic or your modem) and double-
> click its entry
>>to get its Properties. Then roll back the driver.
>>
>>Malke
>>--
>>MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
>>Elephant Boy Computers
>>www.elephantboycomputers.com
>>"Don't Panic!"
>>.
>>Malke,
> Thanks for responding.
>
> We have a T1 line, wireless LAN connection. Don't know
> if that's helpful. I went to the Device Manager and
> chose my wireless LAN adapter, I rolled it back, but it
> didnt' seem to make a difference.
>
> Funny, your tag line says "don't panic", because I'm
> right on the edge. :-)Any other suggestions would be
> appreciated.
Well, don't panic because it doesn't do any good. Really loud screaming
helps, though. First, do the normal Windows troubleshooting; i.e., scan
for viruses with current av and remove spyware with Spybot S&D and
Ad-aware. Empty the temporary files and Temporary Internet Files
folders. When you're sure the computer is clean, try to connect again.
If the connection still isn't working, examine the networking setup
carefully. Check that XP's built-in firewall isn't on (right-click your
network connection and choose Properties, Advanced). Make sure no
firewalls are on. If you still need help, repost. How many computers
are involved? How large a network? Domain? Workgroup? Be sure to
include details because I can't see your computer from here. Oh, and
don't panic. Just hold onto your towel. Fixing this is doable, it just
takes a little Sherlocking.
Cheers,
Malke
-- MS MVP - Windows Shell/User Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!"
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