bambam1994 Posted December 20, 2008 CID Share Posted December 20, 2008 my lan connection says enabled and not connected for some reason i cant get on the internet can anybody help please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 21, 2008 CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 It;s going to be difficult to assess the issue without a bit more information. First , I think since I'm just guessing here, you have changed as many settings as you could find trying to find the issue. You should delete all the current connections. Before you restart the machine, go ahead ( if you have cable internet ) and unplug the modem, and reset the router, if applicable. Before reconnecting to the world of information via modem, scan your system thoroughly for any type of spyware, and or virus. Best way to do so is to first scan all files , all users with your antivirus. Then move to safe node, and do the same scan. You should really have a spyware detection program, I prefer to use spybot.com , just works. If you don't already have one, this may be an issue since your not connected, but don't worry, your antivirus should find most really bad ones that may effect your connection, but not always. Start the modem (it should be unplugged for at least 5 minute IMO before attempting to start back up. This will clear IP address stored in ISP's server, as well as config info in the modem. Wait until the modem shows a connection, and start the router ( if applicable) Then start the machine. You'll be prompted that there is no connection if you did things right, and you can create a new connection using the windows network assistant. Tell me you have a connection now, if not post up what your results are, as well as any information you get via OS popups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 how do i delete my Local Area Connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 21, 2008 CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 how do i delete my Local Area Connection Go into control panel, look for network settings, or however your system is setup, some say different things. You'll be able to see all of the connections you have made as far as card, bridges ect. Gpo ahed and delete them, there will be one left that will not allow you to remove it. Thats ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 im sorry i dont have a clue about this when it comes to computers can u explain step by step thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 21, 2008 CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 OK, no problem. Explain to me your network layout. Do you have cable, or DSL. Do you have a router connected to the modem, and is it a wireless router if you do. Are you running windows. Which version XP Pro, or home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 21, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 21, 2008 i have cable, a wireless router and im running windows xp pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 22, 2008 CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 i have cable, a wireless router and im running windows xp pro Cool, familiarize yourself with the control panel accessed from the start menu, look for " network connections" . In there you'll see what connections the system has installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 alright it shows the only connection there is the local area connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 22, 2008 CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 alright it shows the only connection there is the local area connection Have you tried to right click on the connection, and " repair connection " ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 yeah that doesnt work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalternate Posted December 22, 2008 CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 yeah that doesnt work Are you connecting via 'wireless' to the router or via 'wire' to the router? Wireless, your router may be set to not allow access without security pass phrase entered in to your computer. Wire, your Ethernet wire may be part unplugged or just a bad wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam1994 Posted December 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 im connecting with a wire to the router and i don't think the plug is bad because i can connect to Xbox Live with that plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalternate Posted December 22, 2008 CID Share Posted December 22, 2008 im connecting with a wire to the router and i don't think the plug is bad because i can connect to Xbox Live with that plug Where your LAN connection is in the bottom right of the task bar(Two little computers in blue), Is there a yellow triangle with exclamation mark instead of the two computer symbol? Or do you have a software firewall that is blocking your connection silently. Or maybe the firewall has the 'block all traffic' lock icon in the taskbar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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