help needed before I go insane

sitcom123

I have had a virus on my laptop and had lost drivers etc (so I was told no idea what that means) and couldnt connect to the internet on it. It is now fixed and network connections now available but now when i go to log onto net it is not picking up my network connection!!!! it is picking up about 4 other connections but obviously i cant connect to these as i dont have the security passwords to connect to them

Please someone help me before I go mad

[Deleted User]

Hi,

have a look in control panel, network, and check your settings, you could try switching your router off for a minute or two.

Laz123

Drivers are tiny people hidden in certain parts of the computer which run things in the background.

As well as the above advice have a look in device manager (if you're xp hold down MS key plus Pause/Break, choose hardware, then device manager) and if there's any yellows reinstall drivers.

gonzo127

i am guessing you are running a laptop, so it could be that your router's setting has got it so your SSID (your routers name) is not being broadcast which is why you are not picking it up, if this is the case best thing to do is connect via cable log into your router, turn on the SSID and get your password unplug log on wirelessly and save the settings then go back in and turn the SSID broadcast off again and that should do it

fiddiwebb

Laz123 wrote: »

Drivers are tiny people hidden in certain parts of the computer which run things in the background.

As well as the above advice have a look in device manager (if you're xp hold down MS key plus Pause/Break, choose hardware, then device manager) and if there's any yellows reinstall drivers.

Ohhhh....I must check my driving license, I know I am allowed to drive a road roller and various other odds & sods as well as a car of course, will check if I'm allowed to drive a computer :think: