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    Dell Inspiron 6000 (Intel/Pro Wireless 2200BG ) wireless problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by udk, Jul 23, 2005.

  1. udk

    udk Newbie

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    Hi,

    I'm using a Dell Inspiron 6000 with network card Intel/Pro Wireless 2200BG version 9.0.2.25. My wireless internet was working flawlessly until I tried to install WinMX. As it was doing its network setting test, my internet stopped working. I can connect to the wireless router, the connection I get is excellent. However I can't connect to any websites or use programs like msn messenger. Any ideas? :(
     
    udk, Jul 23, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Well, did you try removing winmx? I don't know why it would mess with your network connection though.
     
    Brian, Jul 23, 2005
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  3. JohnnyIrish

    JohnnyIrish Notebook Geek

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    Well, I have a Dell I6000, but I don't have WinMX. On my Desktop at home, I had an excellent High Speed connection, and then installed WinMX, and it totally destroyed my connectivity, I had to uninstall it, and re-install all my other network drivers. I would suggest removing WinMX immediately. Most P2P programs are vulnerable to spyware and viruses, I'm not the person to talk to about which one is best, although I use LimeWire, which is probably in itself pretty bad...
     
    JohnnyIrish, Jul 27, 2005
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