Wireless laptop can no longer find connection?

Question

Wireless internet has suddenly stopped working on my laptop. The other computers in the house can still connect to the net via the wireless connection so it is a problem with my laptop. The internet connection is set for wireless in the internet options. I'm really confused- does anyone know how to fix this?

Answer 1

Is your wireless turned on? Look for either a switch on the side or a function combo - on mine it is Fn+F8.

The Fn button activates the purple functions on the F keys up top. Look for the one that is ((i)) - that's the wireless.

Answer 2

This could be caused by MANY factors.

Spyware, Adware, Virus, Faulty Wireless adapter. The list goes on. You'll need to run a process of elimination and eliminate all possibilities.

First thing I would suggest, since you cannot get on the internet to downlaod any Spyware removal programs. Do a system restore.

Click Start, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Restore your computer to a previous date.

Answer 3

Do a virus scan (I use Norton) and spyware sweep with Adaware. If these are clear, check your wireless adaptor or lan card (I have an adaptor that has a green flickering led, which only comes on if its working). If nothing's wrong there, check the router network settings are all in order.

Answer 4

you need to get in the router home page and click on the net work id for your laptop
check the setting on your network id is still set enable :then click on the network icon in the taskbar by the time on the laptop right click on it go to properties then you click on view wireless networks then you click on advanced tab you put in the network id and security key that u set up on the router home back then you click apply & ok then you click on view wireless network's your see your network id click on that then click on conncet