XP SP3 with ALL critical & almost all no-critical updates.I'm trying to follow instructions in MS Article 871122 to use Windows fto configure my wirless network settings.But When I try to... Start > Run > ncpa.cpl I receive error ' file does not have a program associate with itThanks,Stevehdtv-calibration.com 1 person got this answerI do too

What happens if you try to open Network Connections using the Control Panel?

the Network Connections window opens and displays 6 icons in a list:Network setup wizardNew connection wizard1394 connectionlocl area connectionlocal area connection2Wireless network connection

OK. That's what steps 1 and 2 of the instructions in KB 871122 do. You're now up to step 3.Now let's fix the "file does not have a program associated with it" problem. Go tohttp://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm . Read the explanatory material and then click on the 5th link from the top:CPL File Association Fix Download the zip file, extract the reg file, and run it.Because that association shouldn't have broken, I suggest that you download, update, and runMalwarebytes Anti-Malware andSuperAntiSpyware

The wireless networks now display OK. Thank You that's fixed.I ran Malwarebytes scan. No problems.I have the same issue when I click on an ethernet icon in the system tray.... I get " this file does not have a program associated with it....."What type of file is it? Is there another Reg fix on doug's list?

The wireless networks now display OK. Thank You that's fixed.I ran Malwarebytes scan. No problems.I have the same issue when I click on an ethernet icon in the system tray.... I get " this file does not have a program associated with it....."What type of file is it? Is there another Reg fix on doug's list? Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one. Do shortcuts on your desktop work? Try rebooting your computer and see if that clears things up.

Ok, thanks again for the help

i just reformatted my laptop which runs windows xp pro. i've been trying to connect to the wireless internet connection in my home but i wasn't able to..can't seem to find any wireless-related icons in my 'network connections'..went to control panel > network connections but only can see one icon which is 'Local Area Connection'can anyone help? :(

i just reformatted my laptop which runs windows xp pro. i've been trying to connect to the wireless internet connection in my home but i wasn't able to..can't seem to find any wireless-related icons in my 'network connections'..went to control panel > network connections but only can see one icon which is 'Local Area Connection'can anyone help? :(If by "reformatted" you mean that you did a clean reinstall of Windows, you also need to reinstall drivers for your hardware, including but not limited to your wireless network adapter. Get the drivers from the website of your laptop mfr. Put in your model and search for driver downloads.