Lindy-C

Well I haven't got my cable yet but I did receive a replacement CD.

Loaded it into lappy and it took me through the installation procedure.......still no wireless connection!

Called Bangladesh YET again and this time was told that the fault lies with a recent update from AVG which has b*ggered up everyone's connection using the Inventel adapter..........anyone else have AVG antivirus and an Inventel gizmo?

I await the arrival of the long cable and ponder whether to un-install AVG and find another free anti-virus or just stuff the whole ruddy lot in the oil drum and set fire to it

To top it all......JC is kicking me off the PC now as he wants to use it!

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PeteH

Hi

Interesting Post, I had similar problem recent INCLUDING the loss of "system restore". I have seen post on an XP website (NOT Microsoft) that adding to OR changing/upgrading MAJOR parts of the computer eg hard drives, memory, Processor, (all of which I have done) Causes windows to believe that you are using a "pirate" copy of windows, because it cannot "see" the original "setup" the upshot is that you cannot use "restore" OR obtain updates, without a "fix" from microsoft for which W.G. (Mr Gates) requires "money".

I (fortunately) had the original disk (XP) and having fitted a new (additional, larger) hard drive, set that drive as primary, loaded a complete NEW copy of XP. which was accepted as a NEW system, I now have access to restore etc and a full complement of updates. as well as a MUCH faster machine!!. Renamed the OLD drive and still can access its data. "windows" is a pretty "c---p" O/s but the alternative(s) are?????.

Hope you solve YOUR problem soon, best before the kids come on summer holls!!!!

pete

camcondor

Linda, you could try uninstalling AVG but before you do that, make sure you download a different antivirus proggie (I use Avira but there are numerous others free out there), ready to install it AFTER uninstalling AVG. After D/L a new proggie, disconnect from the internet by unplugging the ethernet cable to the Livebox and uninstall AVG from the Add/ Remove Programs tab in Control Panel. After uninstalling it, reboot the computer (remember to keep it OFF THE INTERNET at this stage. ) Then install the new antivirus prog and check all your firewall settings etc to ensure that the new prog is allowed to access updates etc, Then reconnect to the internet.

Try your wireless adapter again.

New cable should be with you tomorrow hopefully???

If the Inventel wireless card just won't work in the end, I have another plan up my sleeve........but lets see how it goes!!

Laurie

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Lindy-C

Never mind the summer hols I haven't been able to get near the PC tonight what with pre-arranged meetings with schoolfriends on "Club Penguin" and JC's "I gotta do this NOW (trawling sites for obscure VW tools etc)

Reloading XP? A bit beyond my meagre knowledge......I can just about manage posting on here

So have I Laurie.......it involves a gallon of four star and a box of matches!

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stubon

Hi Lindy
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Has your laptop got a built in wireless conection if yes have you tried to set it up
that is what i use,dont use the gadget i got from orange

Lindy-C

Hi Stubon

It does....but I couldn't get that to work either

I also have a spare Belkin jobbie somewhere that Dell sold me when I bought the PC....I had planned to put it on Ebay but it never happened.......Its now buried in a cupboard somewhere and I need to find it, that is next on the agenda prior to the ceremonial burning of the lappy

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Geo

Linda,
Considering the price of fuel, would it not be cheaper to replace the lap top
GeoXX

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Lindy-C

You're prolly right Geo!

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camcondor

Linda, I've just had another of those great ideas (seriously) - why not invest in one of the mobile internet dongle thingies? Then you could also use it when you're out and about at shows and on campsites. Installation is a doddle - will help you with it no problem.

I know it doesn't solve the actual wireless conundrum, but until that can be solved, the long ethernet wire you've got on order and / or mobile internet could provide a perfect get-out-of-jail clause. Why, it's even a perfectly allowable business expense and at £7.50 or so a month at least it keeps a bit of tax from flowing into revenue's coffers!!!

Laurie (full of bright ideas today!)

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Lindy-C

The good news is I finally got the cable today and the lappy is finally back online...........the bad news is, I can't get near it to do anything with it

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