Some computer help, please.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 6:30 pm

I think my laptop is possessed.

It was working fine this morning. I put it to sleep (yikes!) for a few hours, came back and it's showing no wireless connection. Hmmmm. Okay, checked the router, it's on and seems to be working fine, but unplugged it and waited and then plugged it in again. Still nothing on the laptop. Check for wireless connections, it shows none available. Click on diagnose the problem and get this: This computer does not have a wireless netowrk adapter installed and configured. WTF? Yes it does, and it was working fine just a few hours before.

I've run scans, I did a system restore...nothing.

Do those wireless cards or adapters or whatever they are go bad? If so, how big a deal is it to replace them ( I know NOTHING about computer hardware).

I do have a wireless connect card from AT&T and it works with that...if that means anything to anyone or makes any difference in the diagnosis. It's really driving me nuts...I hope someone can help.

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » June 30, 2008 8:23 pm

Maybe you should stay in a Holiday Inn Express tonight

Could you re-state your problem in english too? Sorry I'm not any help.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 8:57 pm

Tequila Revenge wrote:Maybe you should stay in a Holiday Inn Express tonight Could you re-state your problem in english too? Sorry I'm not any help.

That WAS English...I don't think I can make it any simpler other than it done don't work!

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » June 30, 2008 9:13 pm

Brown Eyed Girl wrote:
Tequila Revenge wrote:Maybe you should stay in a Holiday Inn Express tonight Could you re-state your problem in english too? Sorry I'm not any help.
That WAS English...I don't think I can make it any simpler other than it done don't work!

I'll have you know I'm the proud owner of a brand new Blackberry! And I figured out how to make a call on it all by myself today

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » June 30, 2008 9:15 pm

I have to pull my wireless card out and push it back in everytime i start my computer, otherwise I can't get on the internet. And the previous card I had died, ended up not being able to find the signal even when i was in the same room as the router.

HULA GIRL^ · Post by **HULA GIRL^** » June 30, 2008 9:19 pm

renew/refresh your IP address?

alphabits · Post by **alphabits** » June 30, 2008 9:29 pm

Does your wireless adapter show under network adapters in Device Manager?

Didja try re-installing the wireless adapter?

blackjacks wife · Post by **blackjacks wife** » June 30, 2008 9:41 pm

popcornjack wrote:I have to pull my wireless card out and push it back in everytime i start my computer.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 9:47 pm

alphabits wrote:Does your wireless adapter show under network adapters in Device Manager?

Didja try re-installing the wireless adapter?

If I could remember how to get to device manager I'd tell ya...I saw it earlier today.

I did just look at network and it showed nothing, and then install wireless device which says it generates a list of devices available but not configured...but no wireless devices were found.

It came wireless ready...I wouldn't even know where to look for a card or whatever, let alone how to reinstall it.

VanillaGrl · Post by **VanillaGrl** » June 30, 2008 9:57 pm

Gahhhh....my laptop was working fine this morning too....I get home and open it up and the screen is just...blank! I turned it off and restarted...the Welcome screen comes up for a few seconds then freakin' disappears! No matter what I do, it won't do anything! WTF???

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 10:00 pm

Awwww dangit KK! It's a conspiracy I tell ya!

Okay, found my device manager, found network adapters, it said both things were working but I did update the driver on something called network controller...maybe that will help. Guess that means another reboot..ugh. Got a couple things to do first though.

VanillaGrl · Post by **VanillaGrl** » June 30, 2008 10:03 pm

Brown Eyed Girl wrote:Awwww dangit KK! It's a conspiracy I tell ya!

Okay, found my device manager, found network adapters, it said both things were working but I did update the driver on something called network controller...maybe that will help. Guess that means another reboot..ugh. Got a couple things to do first though.

I'm tellin' ya!

Hope you get it working sweetie! Guess I'll go mess with mine some more and see if I can figure it out.

INeverGoAnywhere · Post by **INeverGoAnywhere** » June 30, 2008 10:29 pm

Sounds like the QueenPenny Virus...... your post count on BN climbs to quickly and it starts restricting your access....... No know cure......

Check and make sure Wireless Zero Configuration service is still running...

It happens from time to time......

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 10:53 pm

I fixed my puter!!!

I went to the bios thingie and checked stuff out...when I got to boot options it said that the 'internal network adapter boot' was disabled. I enabled it, saved and exited and bingo..the little blue wireless light came on and I was connected!

I really don't know what I did...but it worked.

VanillaGrl · Post by **VanillaGrl** » June 30, 2008 11:14 pm

Brown Eyed Girl wrote:I fixed my puter!!!

I went to the bios thingie and checked stuff out...when I got to boot options it said that the 'internal network adapter boot' was disabled. I enabled it, saved and exited and bingo..the little blue wireless light came on and I was connected!

I really don't know what I did...but it worked.

YAY!!!!!!! Glad you got it working!!!

I just finished talking with Dell Support and they tell me I have to take mine in for repair....that p*** me off...I haven't even had it a freakin' month yet... grrrrrrrrrr

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » June 30, 2008 11:18 pm

VanillaGrl wrote:
Brown Eyed Girl wrote:I fixed my puter!!!

I went to the bios thingie and checked stuff out...when I got to boot options it said that the 'internal network adapter boot' was disabled. I enabled it, saved and exited and bingo..the little blue wireless light came on and I was connected!

I really don't know what I did...but it worked.
YAY!!!!!!! Glad you got it working!!!

I just finished talking with Dell Support and they tell me I have to take mine in for repair....that p*** me off...I haven't even had it a freakin' month yet... grrrrrrrrrr

Oooh, that's just wrong.

I'll put my steel toed pink flip flops on stand by...just in case.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » July 1, 2008 11:06 am

Well, my joy was shortlived. Turned on the puter this morning and the same thing happened, but this time my little fix didn't work. Now I'm back square one.

I think it's going to have to go visit the computer doc.

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » July 1, 2008 11:28 am

I'd also give a quick call to your ISP and see if THEY'RE having any glitches.
Who said this has to be be your computer's fault??

after that, I'd say "buy a Mac!"

Snowparrot · Post by **Snowparrot** » July 1, 2008 11:38 am

Didn't you know? Your computers are Canadian and they're all on holiday

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » July 1, 2008 11:40 am

Lightning Bolt wrote:I'd also give a quick call to your ISP and see if THEY'RE having any glitches.
Who said this has to be be your computer's fault??

after that, I'd say "buy a Mac!"

I've had a few Macs...2 bad apples in a row made me give them up. If you want to give me the money for a new one, I might try them again.

I suppose it could be the ISP...but the fact that it isn't recognizing ANY wireless networks (usually it shows a couple open and protected ones, along with mine) and the fact that that little light is orange and not blue leads me to believe it's an internal problem.