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Old 03-31-2008   #5 (permalink)
Dave Horne


 
 

Re: Network icon in system tray inaccurately says it's not connected to network


"Brink" <Brink.375q60@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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> Dave Horne;667776 Wrote:
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>> I'm using Vista Home Premium and Windows Update tells me I'm up to date.
>>
>> Every so often the Network icon in the System Tray tells me that it is
>> not
>> connected to a Network (by displaying a red X) though I can clearly see
>> that
>> I am.
>>
>> Glitch, common problem ... suggestions? Thanks, DH
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> This happens sometimes. Usually a logoff and logon or restart will
> clear it up.
>
> Check to make sure that you have these services set this way. They help
> the Network icon know when you are connected or not.
>
> 1. Network Connections - Started - Manual
> 2. Network List Service - Started - Automatic
> 3. Network Location Awareness - Started - Automatic
> 4. Network Sore Interface Service - Started - Automatic
>
> Shawn
>
>
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> Brink
>
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I thank you for the suggestions. At the moment, I have no Network icon even
though I am connected.

Somethin' aint't right. DH

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