No longer connects to internet

Stunt girl · 03-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Hi there,

I'm pretty hopeless with computers, so please handle with care :-)

The problem is, a few months ago my desktop just randomly stopped connecting to the internet. All other computers/laptops in my house work fine, so the router seems to be working and I bought a new wireless adapter for my desktop, which still didn't help...I don't think the adapter is the problem as neither the original netgear adapter, or other adapter, I've tried effect the problem, and both show that a strong signal is recieved.

Does anyone have any ideas what is wrong?

My computer stats are:

Computer: Dell Dimension 3100C
Wireless Router: Router supplied by O2 broadband (UK company...I am based in the UK)
Wireless adapter: Netgear WG111T

Thanks in advance,

Rachel

**johnwill** · 03-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Does it ever connect?

Stunt girl · 03-13-2009, 05:51 AM

Hi here,

Nope...unfortunately it never connects (not to IE, Itunes, Outlook etc).

**johnwill** · 03-13-2009, 02:23 PM

Have you tried deleting all the stored wireless profiles and searching for a new network? Have you tried connecting with a wired connection to see if it's a general networking issue?

03-10-2009, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stunt girl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: WinXP (desktop), Vista (lapto0p	No longer connects to internet Hi there, I'm pretty hopeless with computers, so please handle with care :-) The problem is, a few months ago my desktop just randomly stopped connecting to the internet. All other computers/laptops in my house work fine, so the router seems to be working and I bought a new wireless adapter for my desktop, which still didn't help...I don't think the adapter is the problem as neither the original netgear adapter, or other adapter, I've tried effect the problem, and both show that a strong signal is recieved. Does anyone have any ideas what is wrong? My computer stats are: Computer: Dell Dimension 3100C Wireless Router: Router supplied by O2 broadband (UK company...I am based in the UK) Wireless adapter: Netgear WG111T Thanks in advance, Rachel

03-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,711 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: No longer connects to internet Does it ever connect? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-13-2009, 05:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stunt girl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: WinXP (desktop), Vista (lapto0p	Re: No longer connects to internet Hi here, Nope...unfortunately it never connects (not to IE, Itunes, Outlook etc).

03-13-2009, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,711 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: No longer connects to internet Have you tried deleting all the stored wireless profiles and searching for a new network? Have you tried connecting with a wired connection to see if it's a general networking issue? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience