Computer and technology questions and answers from Andy Kaiser
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Comment:
Many thanks for posting the info under this topic (ThinkVantage System Update tool allows easy updating of software drivers for Thinkpad / Lenovo PCs) ….(I was short of the Net Framework). Sorted.
Question:
Hello, i read your web page regarding this issue [wireless network security basics and setting up WPA and WPA2] and i have a problem. Recently i purchased a laptop (Asus G2S-A1) with Windows XP SP2 and a router (NetGear WPN 824). While i am able to connect to my network using “open-WEP”, i cannot connect with WPA. Router has the capabilities and firmware is up to date and laptop has the options for WPA or WPA2 but when i choose that option it just keeps searching for address and it shows IP as invalid and DNS as zeroes i believe. So the question is how come i cant use WPA but can WEP even thou all hardware is new.
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I have tried EVERY remedy to stop my computer from restarting after it is shutdown except an exorcism. Never had this problem before installing XP.
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Once I found a command to use in the RUN dialog that automatically reloaded all the critical system files from my Windows XP CD on the internet after I had had a virus attack.
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I’ve searched the net for a solution to the problem described below with out success. However, it appears relatively common since it is discussed on several sites, for example “help2go”. I suspect though that for most it remains un resolved.
