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Windows Forum / Windows Me / Networking / November 2004Network Icon in Control Panel Does Nothing
I have a Windows ME m/c that I want to connect to Windows XP via a parallel cable. I open Control Panel on the ME m/c and double-click the Network icon, but nothing happens. Has anyone else had this? How can I get the Network window to come up? I have tried setting up DCC, but on the ME m/c I get the message "Direct cable on LPT1 is disconnected" as soon as I try to connect. The cable is good as it works on another (non-ME) m/c. If something has mucked up my ME configuration, is there a way to repair ME without re-installing? Lots of questions, I know, but ... TIA Charles I would suggest using the XP machine to begin the networking - run the wizard there first, and then create the disk to run on the ME machine.  SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's >I have a Windows ME m/c that I want to connect to Windows XP via a parallel >cable. I open Control Panel on the ME m/c and double-click the Network [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Charles Hi Noel Thanks for the response. I think there must be more wrong with the ME m/c than I can fix. If I install a network card I cannot install a driver for it and it appears multiple times in the Network group in the hardware configuration with a blank name. I then cannot remove the reference without editing the registry. Looks like I will have to re-install. Charles >I would suggest using the XP machine to begin the networking - run the >wizard there first, and then create the disk to run on the ME machine. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> >> Charles I wouldn't reinstall yet!! 1) try removing the network cards - ALL of them - from Device Manager, while in Safe Mode. with luck that should revert the system back to the base. While there, remove ALL error-flagged devices, and all duplicated devices (outside the System Devices branch - report back on duplications there). 2) If that doesn't help, there's a registry hack that can clear all devices - but I don't want to post it in these NG's without either more details, or a good reason, and more explanation than I have time for here and now. If both of the above fail, then it may be worth considering a reinstall of the OS - although I suspect that it wouldn't help. If you should decide to do so, then you need to read the following..... Do an over-the-top install from the HD - look here for detailed instructions. http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/reinME.htm post back with any questions (or use the feedback link on the site) HTH SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > Hi Noel > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >>> >>> Charles Hi Noel Thanks for the response. I can now post a full scenario. The Me m/c was riddled with spyware. Prior to the original post, I had used Adaware to remove the worst of it, along with judicious use of stuff from SysInternals, and the delete key. I was left with a m/c that had its config shot to pieces, so I resorted to the manufacturer's (Gateway) OS backup CD. I managed an in-place upgrade, which miraculously retained all settings and re-instated the network files and the rest. It is worth noting that the m/c reported no installed applications prior to the re-install, and yet all 20 or so applications reappeared in the Add/Remove window afterwards. The network icon started working and I was able to install a network card, connect to the internet and update the m/c with the latest patches. Updating to IE6 was problematic, but I used the program at your link to remove IE and then I was able to install a 'virgin' copy. In the end, a complete success, but it just goes to show what happens when you don't have a firewall installed. The m/c is now back with its rightful owner, with a stark warning about using protection at all times. Cheers. Charles >I wouldn't reinstall yet!! > [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] >>>> >>>> Charles I'd recommend using Belarc Advisor to check the status of all the hotfixes, after a reinstall like that. Losing the entries in Add/Remove Programs is a not uncommon problem - caused usually by a single over-long entry (which was probably removed in your cleanup procedure) I'd also recommend using HIJackThis to check for other malware components that Ad-Aware may not have been able to see. Well done, anyhow! SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > Hi Noel > [quoted text clipped - 85 lines] >>>>> >>>>> Charles |
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