Clean boot? Boot in safe mode
My operating system is XP with SP3 on an old but previously trustworthy desktop.I am but a simple soul and a complete technophobe, what I know about computers I could write on a postage stamp. I have installed a wireless usb adapter but windows says 'no wireless networks available' but i know thats a porky pie because my hubbies wi-fi laptop works perfectly. I have had numerous conversations with support lines but all to no avail. I have re-installed the software both from disc and web site but still no wireless networks available. The last suggestion was to boot the computer in safe mode but I dont know how to do this or what to expect even if I could. Looking on this forum it also appears that there is something called a clean boot which may solve my issue. I have followed a link to some instructioons but the guide cannot be downloaded at this time. Can anyone, in simple terms please, give me a clue1 person needs an answerI do too
July 19th, 2010 11:49pm

I'm not sure what a clean boot will solve, but here's how to do it (from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 )To manually start Windows XP with a clean boot, follow these steps:Step 1: Start the System Configuration Utility<script type="text/javascript"> loadTOCNode(3, 'resolution'); </script>Click Start , click Run , type msconfig , and then clickOK . The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed. Step 2: Configure selective startup options<script type="text/javascript"> loadTOCNode(3, 'resolution'); </script>In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click the General tab, and then click Selective Startup . Click to clear the Process SYSTEM.INI File check box. Click to clear the Process WIN.INI File check box. Click to clear the Load Startup Items check box. Verify thatLoad System Services and Use Original BOOT.INI are checked.Click the Services tab. Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box. Click Disable All , and then click OK . When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.Step 3: Log on to Windows<script type="text/javascript"> loadTOCNode(3, 'resolution'); </script>If you are prompted, log on to Windows. When you receive the following message, click to select the Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility when Windows start check box, and then clickOK . NotesYou have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to the way Windows starts.The System Configuration Utility is currently in Diagnostic or Selective Startup mode, causing this message to be displayed and the utility to run every time Windows starts.Choose the Normal Startup mode on the General tab to start Windows normally and undo the changes you made using the System Configuration Utility.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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July 20th, 2010 4:08pm

Right click on my computer and then go to manage. Expand device manager and see if you have any errors next to your network adapters. Could be a simple driver issue.
July 20th, 2010 7:40pm

Thanks very much for your reply MalkeleahIt was suggested that there might be some incompatibility between the programs I have on my computer. Trouble is if I managed this clean boot (which looks complicated to me) I still wouldn't know what to do. I think I shall just have to stay connected via ethernet cable until I can afford a laptop.
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July 23rd, 2010 6:05pm

Thanks for your reply dwynejr but I have checked in the device manager and it says that the adapter is working properly
July 23rd, 2010 6:06pm

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