Recent content by zobbo

cc and neil, the problem is now solved. I checked the settings for the internal NIC and power saving was switched on. I disabled this feature and the connection became active again. Thanks for the input guyz!

neil thanks for that. i've got some more info for ye guyz... This problem has now been replicated! I am in my office at the moment and just plugged in the ethernet cable - guess what - it is not recognized either. You know when you go to Network Connection and the minute you plug in the...

yes I powered on the modem and turned it off for over 2mins.... All connections are enabled - the laptop works fine with my connection at my house. But when it is plugged in where my friend lives it does not work...to test this connection I got my own laptop and hooked it up his ( which I...

I tried to restart the modem but I just got same result. I also tried a different cable but to no avail. when I ipconfig /all - I get "media disconnected" message.

what can I do - dealing with an XP system here...it has a cable modem...and its a wierd problem. here is the required info: a friends Dell laptop will not connect to the net....the modem is working fine as is the cable as I tried it on my own laptop and was able to access the net no problem...

no matter what I try I cannot add new icons to the desktop (this does not appear to virus or malware related)

thanks wolluf!

XP User Profile Deleted: but need to view old email. Email was OE. How do I find the old emails ?

linney, the links you posted were excellent. Problem solved - I disabled fast user switching. Thank You.

There are six user profiles on PC XP(SP2). Intermitantanly - I cannot switch between user. If click on from USER1 TO USER2..it will just bouce back to the logon on screen...very annoying problems... This even happens to new users profiles which have just been created..... could anyone help...

thanks for the link mainegeek!

Difference between Last Know Good Configuration and System Restore ? I always wondered what the difference actually is?

Problem Solved - I had not entered by encryption key correctly. Thanks for all the responses.

bygeek, yes my SSID is listed

Trying to connect laptop with wireless modem router. it will connnect via ethernet perfect but not via wireless.... I do get the message up the signal strenght is strong tried using the "ipconfig /release commond which works fine but when I do "ipoconfig /renew" I get an error message...