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salsauto
Jul 5, 2008, 12:54 PM
Hi, guys I'm new to computers and have a question. Why will my internet explorer 6.0 not get me on to the internet? It appears as my wizard won't help me . I did have to reinstall windows xp pro and I did activate the software but when I try to get on the internt it connot fint a connection , I am running a linksys wireless router ot home. Can anyone help?:confused:

JBeaucaire
Jul 5, 2008, 02:36 PM
You'll have to verify the wireless connection has linked to your machine before you open IE.

When you reinstalled Windows, did your wireless adapter get its drivers installed, too? Check the Device Manager and make sure:
Right-click MY COMPUTER and select PROPERTIES
Click HARDWARE and then DEVICE MANAGER
Click the + to open up the NETWORK ADAPTERS
Make sure your wireless adapter is listed. If not, or if it has a yellow alert triangle, then you will need to install the drivers for it.
Next you make sure your computer has linked to the wireless router
Is there a wireless connection showing in the Task Bar? If so, you're good to go...open Internet Explorer
If no, open CONTROL PANEL > INTERNET CONNECTIONS
In the left sidebar, click on VIEW AVAILABLE WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
Select yours from the window that pops up and CONNECT
When the connection is established, open Internet Explorer