Damn computer

[veronica_rich]

My laptop will connect to the wireless router, but it will no longer access the Internet or sign up for chat. Any suggestions from those who know more than me? (Which is almost anyone - really, if you're 12, you can help ...)

ETA: Opening the connection window and clicking "Repair" does no good. The connection is strong; I actually have two networks to which I can connect equally well. I simply cannot get online.

Comments

[mrs-norrington.livejournal.com]

I've had the same problem. I'm not sure if what I do is what fixes it because I think my computer has a mind of it's own, but...

Start>Connect>Show all connections

Now click once on your wireless icon. On the left bar with all the different links on it, click on "Repair this connection."

It'll go through it's own little thing.

If that doesn't work, fiddle around disabling it and then enabling it or fiddle around with the "change settings."

That's all I do. I'm afraid all I've done is hit and miss, but I eventually get it working.

Good Luck!

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

I've tried that several times. It's not working ... but thanks! :-)

[mrs-norrington.livejournal.com]

Is your wireless inside your computer or is it removable?

I'm sure you've tried refreshing the network and shutting down your computer, so I'm sorry that none of that worked out.