- 1). Click "Start." Then, click "Control Panel."
- 2). Double-click on "Network Connections."
- 3). Right-click the icon for your network connection. If you are having problems with a wired connection, right-click on the icon labeled "Local Area Connection." If you are having problems with a wireless connection, right-click on the icon labeled "Wireless Network Connection."
- 4). Click "Repair."
- 5). Wait a few seconds while Windows XP repairs your network connection. When the process is finished, a dialog box appears on screen, letting you know that you can go about your business once again.
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