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Why can I connect on one laptop but not the other?

Terrysdelight
Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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Hi

I'm pulling my hair out here. Have lost internet connection for last 48 hours on my laptop. Son's is working fine. When I search for internet connection, it show's up. Select it, Connect, then it says 'Problem Applying Profile'.

Then I select profile, selected it then clicked on connect, then says same thing again 'problem applying profile'.

Any ideas anyone - really grateful for some help.
Terri
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  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    Terrysdelight wrote: »
    Hi

    I'm pulling my hair out here. Have lost internet connection for last 48 hours on my laptop. Son's is working fine. When I search for internet connection, it show's up. Select it, Connect, then it says 'Problem Applying Profile'.

    Then I select profile, selected it then clicked on connect, then says same thing again 'problem applying profile'.

    Any ideas anyone - really grateful for some help.
    Terri

    try rebooting both the machines and the router 1st ...
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,863 Forumite
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    try deleting your saved network profile from network and sharing centre > manage network connections, then connecting from scratch.
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    free4440273 wrote: »
    try rebooting both the machines and the router 1st ...

    I've tried that loads of times - no joy.
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    GunJack wrote: »
    try deleting your saved network profile from network and sharing centre > manage network connections, then connecting from scratch.


    OK - am about to try this now.
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    Terrysdelight wrote: »
    OK - am about to try this now.

    No that didn't work either. Deleted the profile, tried connecting - failed. Tried to set up a new connection using the wizard and it didn't detect any networks?

    Think I won't have any hair left by the morning!
  • martinthebandit
    martinthebandit Posts: 4,422 Forumite
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    I know this may seem daft and I am sure this would not catch you out but, is there a slide switch on the front of the laptop to turn the wireless thingy on and off and if there is has someone inadvertently caught it and turned it off.

    I only ask because I have been there, done that :o
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    martinthebandit wrote: »
    I know this may seem daft and I am sure this would not catch you out but, is there a slide switch on the front of the laptop to turn the wireless thingy on and off and if there is has someone inadvertently caught it and turned it off.

    I only ask because I have been there, done that :o

    Yes, I've done that in the past but no, it's not that either :-(
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    I can't believe it. I'm on line again.

    I reconfigured something (trial and error) and it worked.

    Thanks everyone.
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,863 Forumite
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    what did yu do to get it ????
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    GunJack wrote: »
    what did yu do to get it ????

    no idea. But it didn't last five minutes. Back to square one - I can't get on line again!!!!

    I am sooooooo stressed. Going to leave this till tomorrow or I won't sleep tonight - thanks.
    Terri
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