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Old 09-26-2008   #1 (permalink)


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Not connected, but I am?

You are currently not connected to any networks is the message I receive, but I am connected.

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Old 09-26-2008   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

Hello Suzanne,

You may have a Service for the Network icon that is not started or disabled causing it to not report the network connection accurately. Check these services to see they are set as Started and what is next to the service below. These are the default settings.
  • Network Connections - Manual
  • Network List Service - Automatic
  • Network Location Awareness - Automatic
  • Network Store Interface Service - Automatic
Services

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Old 09-26-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Not connected, but I am?

Found it...they are all set correctly.
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Old 09-26-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

Suzanne,

Can you post a screenshot of your other network issue below? It may be related with this.

Network Location Type - Change

Thank you,
Shawn
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Old 09-27-2008   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Not connected, but I am?

I'm not able to get screenshot?
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Old 09-27-2008   #6 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

Suzanne,

This will show you how to get a screenshot if needed. If you are just not able to at all, then you might do the repair option below.

How to use the Snipping Tool in Vista


You might consider doing a Repair (Upgrade) install to fix the problems.

Repair Install For Vista
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Old 09-27-2008   #7 (permalink)


x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

I have Vista Home Basic, so the snipping tool won't work. I think the repair may be risky?
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Old 09-27-2008   #8 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

Have you already tried restarting the computer to see if that may reset it?

I'm afraid that I do not know what else to suggest for this.
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Old 09-27-2008   #9 (permalink)


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Re: Not connected, but I am?

Many times. Thank you for all your help and patience.
Suzanne
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Old 09-27-2008   #10 (permalink)


Microsoft Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Not connected, but I am?

To get a screen capture:
1. use print screen button
2. paste into MS Paint
3. save as .jpeg
4. upload to flickr or similar and link to your thread/post.

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