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Can't connect to internet

rizla01
rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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Hi,

Given up on the Laptop and persevering with the old machine for the OH.

Gave the thing a damn good clean-up but something has destroyed the internet settings although it is running on steroids now.

I connect wirelesly but I have forgotten the proc. It is showing as connected but Firefox fails to load any windows (So does i.e. for that matter)

Could some kind soul point me in the right direction, please?

Wasted HOURS trying.
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  • KrazyKeeper
    KrazyKeeper Posts: 69 Forumite
    does ie or firefox display any error message in the window when you fail to load?

    I think a bit more info is required to help here,
  • gangster
    gangster Posts: 1 Newbie
    You'd better to restart ur hub ...
  • danthemoneysavingman
    danthemoneysavingman Posts: 1,405 Forumite
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    He means restart your router.
    "...I've forgotten the proc." - what does this mean? Windows can automatically connect to a wireless network. What operating system are you using?

    What did you do to it to clean it up?

    Have you deleted the wireless driver somehow? that would take some specific effort, it seems unlikely (perhaps you deleted intel pro/set ?)

    What make & model is your machine? Has it definitely got wifi?

    as much detail as you can give will help all help you!

    HTH
    Dan
    Friendly greeting!
  • rizla01
    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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    Hi

    Using Windows XP3

    Used AMIGO 360 to delete a load of junk.

    No idea what make the 'puter is but it has wireless card.

    Was running OK this AM.

    Looks like Firefox isn't working. Doesn't load.

    IE loads OK and then displays a 'Cannot connect' message although the icon on taskbar says connected and reception excellent .
    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    Will it connect via ethernet?
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • rizla01
    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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    Why?

    I don't have any ethernet cables and the other computer is upstairs?
    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
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    Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
  • bigboss1
    bigboss1 Posts: 7 Forumite
    edited 14 October 2010 at 8:38PM
    what make/model is the computer in question? it sounds like you may have deleted the driver if so you should be able to download it free depending on make/model on certain web sites.
  • totalsolutions
    totalsolutions Posts: 3,110 Forumite
    >Why?
    Because is cuts out a lot of head scratching and just works, that's why...ohh, and you might have one with the router, in the box ??, just plug into the router spare socket.
    Sounds like AMIGO has been too good at cleaning you out. Settings and programs deleted ?
  • bigboss1
    bigboss1 Posts: 7 Forumite
    what make/model is the laptop? it sounds like you may have deleted the driver which can be downloaded free from certain web sites depending on the make /model
  • rizla01
    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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    It's OK. I solved it.

    I installed Online Armour and THAT is what caused the problem.

    For some reason it was blocking the access.

    Now I need to find out why.

    Thanks all for your help.
    "Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."
    Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))
    Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
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