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    Windows XP Wireless Network Problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Resistance_Kid, Mar 21, 2010.

  1. Resistance_Kid

    Resistance_Kid Notebook Consultant

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    I installed windows xp professional, and wanted to connect to my wireless internet connection, but when I go into Network connections, I can't see the Wireless Network Icon that's supposed to be there.

    This is very strange, I read Help and Support and it said that to connect to a wireless network, I have to go into Network Connections and Click on the Wireless Network Icon, but I don't see it.

    Help Please,
    Thanks in Advance
     
    Resistance_Kid, Mar 21, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    If you're laptop has intel wireless and from a fresh install you installed the intel wireless drivers/utility, you have to use the intel utility to connect to wireless. Unless you specify in the Intel WiFi utility to let Windows manage your wireless connections.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 21, 2010
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