Category: Geeks r Us
Lee gave me an XP machine, with the idea that I would use it for experimentation (trying out unofficial updates, various software, etc.) It refuses to connect to the internet, either with built-in wireless, with the usb wireless adapter (with drivers installed), or with ethernet! On wireless it attempts to connect to my network without even asking for my authentication key! I deleted it as a preferred network, readded it, and changed a few settings, but nothing seems to work. It also keeps switching back to open instead of WPA, though I might have resolved that issue. The adapter works correctly on my XP desktop and on my Windows 7 machine. I'm not sure how to turn wireless off on the latter (I used the adapter because the built-in wasn't working for a time). I'm going to try dialup, but my guess is that it will work properly.
I have been using XP practically since it was released and have never encountered anything like this. Does anyone have an idea of what's going on and how to fix it? Thanks.
what version of XP is on that system?
I just looked earlier today, and believe it or not, it's actually Service Pack 2! I guess he never updated it.
I forgot to add that it's also XP Pro.
Can you connect it hardwired to update it? that could be your problem. that its SP2.
No. It won't do anythin, even while connected to ethernet. However, I found Service Pack 3 on majorgeeks.com, downloaded it onto the Elitebook, put it on a flash drive and am now installing it into the XP laptop. It seems to be working well. If I can get online, I will then install Service Pack 4, assuming I can find the proper one and not one with Malware. *smile*
there is no survice pack 4.
I posted that because I knew someone would ask. You're right. There isn't one from Microsoft. But an unofficial one has been compiled and should be available. I wrote about it here on The Boards, and am looking forward to trying it. In the meantime, I'm very excited because the update worked and I am now connected to my wireless network! Thanks so much for suggesting that!
well your using it on a test box, not your main one so if shit happens its not so biggie right? so what exactly does this service pack 4 fix? i'd like to ead about it.
Try the links in the other thread. They explain everything. *smile* It's under Geeks are Us.
what thread am I looking for?
It's called Unofficial Service Pack 4 for XP. At the moment, it's near the top of the list of threads.
oh I just saw it. lol. thanks.