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    can't connect to internet

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Cupertino Joe, Nov 19, 2006.

  1. Cupertino Joe

    Cupertino Joe Newbie

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    Hi,

    I was completely fine using my laptop to connect to the internet wirelessly. Then I removed some programs in the Control Panel/Add-Delete Programs. I must have deleted more than I needed to because now I can't connect to the internet any more, even though I can still connect to the web on my desktop.

    Please help.

    Thanks,
    Joe
     
    Cupertino Joe, Nov 19, 2006
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  2. streather

    streather Notebook Evangelist

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    any ideas what programs you removed?
     
    streather, Nov 19, 2006
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  3. Cupertino Joe

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    no, and I emptied my recycle bin already to save disk space.
     
    Cupertino Joe, Nov 19, 2006
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    gusto5 Notebook Deity

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    can you still connect to the internet VIA wired connection to the router?
     
    gusto5, Nov 19, 2006
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  5. Cupertino Joe

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    No, I can't either. All other PCs and Laptops at home work just fine except this one. :(
     
    Cupertino Joe, Nov 19, 2006
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    otacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you pulling an IP? If you're running XP:

    Start/Run/ Type CMD and push Enter

    At the command Prompt type:

    ipconfig and push enter

    If I'm dumbing this down too much, sorry

    What does it say under IP Address?

    Don't post the whole IP address here just the first 2 sets of numbers.

    Are you running System Restore? Restore your computer back to right before you removed those programs. I know people hate System Restore as a resource hog but it saved my a$$ on my company issued Toughbook after I tried to upgrade the video driver. *Disclaimer* I have heard stories of System Restore not working properly so use at your own risk but if you're system is working properly, ie. no blue screens, etc. The restore should go off without a hitch.
     
    otacon, Nov 20, 2006
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