Problems with desk top pc since connecting two laptops to home network

Psychofly

One of the updates probably updated your graphics driver. Usually changing the resolution will sort it out. Then it can be set properly when you come back out of Safe Mode again. I had a similar issue a couple of months back with an Nvidia update Microsoft decided to pump out even though I was on the latest Nvidia drivers.

stef240377

Have got back online now using the automatic settings for ipv4 address.
Gone into windows update and it seems the one available is sp2, could this be the problem with my pc crashing like it did with sp1?

Psychofly

I wouldn't imagine so. SP2 is a fairly minor update for a service pack. It's possible though and now you know how to fix it. It might be worth just ignoring the SP2 update just now. They might resolve any issues with it in a month or so.

stef240377

Having requested an update and following are the available ones i requested prior to crash:-

cumulative security updatebfor ie8
security update for windows vista
security update for windows vista (different code)
security update for windows vista (different code)
update rollup for activex killbits for windows vista
windows malicious software removal tool june 09
cumulative update for media centre windows vista
update mail junk email filter june09

Psychofly

Might be worth running one update at a time to find the rogue one. Depends how desparate you are to get all the updates just now.

stef240377

Not desperate just need to have pc up and running safely for kids to do homework on as all their maths homework has to be submitted on line.

Psychofly

In that case ignore the updates and worry about them later Looks like you're fixed and running now then.

stef240377

Just out of curiosity tried to shut down pc and restart as though it had been switched of as not in use and now i cant connect to the internet again have gone into make sure ipv4 is still set as automatic and it is, displayed it says unidentified network and in system tray my pc/network symbol just shows the pc screens no globe or hazard pic.

stef240377

have done ipconfig and it says

LAN adapter wireless network 2

connection specific dns suffix....:
link-local ipv6 address..............:fe80::1464:cf27:7d6f:87b0%13
autoconfig ipv4 address...........:169.254.135.176
subnet mask.........................: 255.255.0.0
default gateway....................:192.168.2.1

Ethernet adapter local area connection

connection specific dns suffix......:
link local ipv6 address................:fe80::99f7:209c:1cf:8fe2%8
autoconfig ipv4 address.............:169.254.143.226
subnet mask.............................:255.255.0.0
dafault...................................:

Psychofly

For some reason your router isn't providing a suitable IP. I would reboot the router and then reboot the PC and try another ipconfig. 169.254.135.176 isn't a valid IP for you network. It should be 192.168.2.x.