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cant connect to the internet in XP
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I'm having the same problem.
I also learned when I try to create a connection I get a message "The network connections listed below are disconnected. Plug in your network cables otherwise connect your network hardware, and then click Next."
It then lists both my Wireless Network Connection (Broadcom) and Local Area Connection (Yukon) as the devices that are "disconnected."
This happened even if I connected an ethernet cable directly to the router, as well as if I turned off access control in my wireless router.
I also learned when I try to create a connection I get a message "The network connections listed below are disconnected. Plug in your network cables otherwise connect your network hardware, and then click Next."
It then lists both my Wireless Network Connection (Broadcom) and Local Area Connection (Yukon) as the devices that are "disconnected."
This happened even if I connected an ethernet cable directly to the router, as well as if I turned off access control in my wireless router.
Solution
I successfully resolved the problem.
The solution was to remove the network hardware from the system then reboot, so it can reinstall those devices.
This requires you go into Device Manager and Uninstall the hardware under Network adapters.
For anyone else that has the problem:
1. Choose "Start", then Right-Click "My Computer" and select "Properties"
2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and click the "Device Manager" button
3. Scroll down and expand the "Network adapters" group
4. Right-click each device listed and choose "Uninstall" (when prompted click "OK")
5. Close the "Device Manager" and "System Properties", then Reboot.
After that everything should be working correctly!
I successfully resolved the problem.
The solution was to remove the network hardware from the system then reboot, so it can reinstall those devices.
This requires you go into Device Manager and Uninstall the hardware under Network adapters.
For anyone else that has the problem:
1. Choose "Start", then Right-Click "My Computer" and select "Properties"
2. Go to the "Hardware" tab and click the "Device Manager" button
3. Scroll down and expand the "Network adapters" group
4. Right-click each device listed and choose "Uninstall" (when prompted click "OK")
5. Close the "Device Manager" and "System Properties", then Reboot.
After that everything should be working correctly!