Missing Network Icons

I am not a computer wiz, but generally get around OK. So if you need more
information please let me know.

My problem started over a week ago. I have a Gateway 4535. On Nov 19th,
Norton detected spy/adware – it was deleted. I’m not sure if this is related.

Generally, I have icons in both the lower right task bar and in Network
places (control panel) for my LAN and wireless. This also allows me to
choose which wireless connection I wish to use. They are all gone. Not
hidden – actually missing. Yet I can still access the internet – so my
wireless is working.

I have tried some of the phone help places and looked on-line, but haven’t
found any fixes I can use. Many require that I can see my driver, which at
this point I do not know how to do – with no icon.

Any ideas out there??

Thank you in advance

Robin

My brother has the same problem with a Dell notebook. The icon that used to
show his wireless connection strength is missing. Dell doesn't uses their own
wireless software to control configuration. I also went to Dell's website
for help, no luck. Anyone out there with ideas?

"drtenibor" wrote:

> I am not a computer wiz, but generally get around OK. So if you need more
> information please let me know.
>
> My problem started over a week ago. I have a Gateway 4535. On Nov 19th,
> Norton detected spy/adware – it was deleted. I’m not sure if this is related.
>
> Generally, I have icons in both the lower right task bar and in Network
> places (control panel) for my LAN and wireless. This also allows me to
> choose which wireless connection I wish to use. They are all gone. Not
> hidden – actually missing. Yet I can still access the internet – so my
> wireless is working.
>
> I have tried some of the phone help places and looked on-line, but haven’t
> found any fixes I can use. Many require that I can see my driver, which at
> this point I do not know how to do – with no icon.
>
> Any ideas out there??
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Robin
>

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news:6DFFB7D2-652C-437E-9C04-(E-Mail Removed):

> I am not a computer wiz, but generally get around OK. So if you need
> more information please let me know.
>
> My problem started over a week ago. I have a Gateway 4535. On Nov
> 19th, Norton detected spy/adware – it was deleted. I’m not sure
> if this is related.
>
> Generally, I have icons in both the lower right task bar and in
> Network places (control panel) for my LAN and wireless. This also
> allows me to choose which wireless connection I wish to use. They are
> all gone. Not hidden – actually missing. Yet I can still access
> the internet – so my wireless is working.
>
> I have tried some of the phone help places and looked on-line, but
> haven’t found any fixes I can use. Many require that I can see my
> driver, which at this point I do not know how to do – with no icon.
>
> Any ideas out there??
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Robin
>

It sounds like the drivers for your network adapters might be corrupted.

A few possible solutions come to mind:

You may try to remove the network adapters using device manager and then
let Windows reinstall the drivers:
1.
Click "Start," right-click "My Computer," click "Properties," select the
"Hardware" tab, click "Device Manager," CLick "Network adapters." For
each adapter listed in "Network adapters," right-click on the adapter,
and click "Uninstall," and click "OK" on the uninstall message that
appears. Then you can either restart the computer and let windows
reinstall the driver, or use "Add remove Hardware" in "Control Panel" to
reinstall the hardware.

[IF your computer came with any setup disks, it may be helpful if you
have those disks available in case you are prompted for the drivers.]

2.
Or you can attempt to use System Restore to reset the system to an
earlier configuration:
Click "Start," click "All Programs," click "Accessories," click "System
Tools" and then click "System Restore." Run the System Restore wizard to
"Restore my computer to an earlier time," selecting a restore point from
a time when you knew the computer was functioning correctly.

3.
You can try to run "Windows Update." If newer drivers are available,
replacing them might repair the problem.


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