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    Old 24-04-2004, 05:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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    Clean Windows XP Install
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    Windows update run, all downloaded

    Prior to running Windows Update i could connect to my WiFi router, however since then I can't.....

    I tried reinstalling the drivers, the device SEEs the network just can't connect... Even if I say 'ignore WAP etc'
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    Is there another file I need from the MS site - if so which one?


    someone help - I am using my laptop on the wireless currently and it works fine...
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    What happens is windows can see the network, the device works and it gives the 'Windows Sees a number of wifi networks please click to connect to one' I then click it - say ignore WEP and it wont connect. The exact way I have always connected to a wifi netowrk
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    Any ideas guys? The Wirelless Network Connection bubble makes me want to scream.
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    no Mac address problems ?
    try setting a very simple WEP key ?


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    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

    that fscking Microsoft problem.
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    i heard something about that, and you have to uninstall an update to ie, its number 8******* (something), and that should fix it
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    Tried Service Pack 2? Much better wireless facilities.
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    Is it formally released yet?
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    It's RC1, I've been using it for a while with no problems.
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    Yeah I had Rc1 on my old system - ill have a hunt and whack it on
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