Client for Microsoft Network. Cannot enable?

[Ryan]

I have a laptop running xp pro and I have no problem
working with the linksys wirless g card. I can enable
and disable the client for microsoft networks and file
and print sharing. My problem comes when I try to
connect with my network card on my PC with a wire. Each
time I go to enable the client for microsoft network, I
get the prompt...

"Your current selection will also disable the following
components:

Client for Microsoft Networks.

Are you sure you want to disable these component(s)?"

I want to enable, not disable...This is a strange error I
cannot figure out. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Ryan

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have a laptop running xp pro and I have no problem
working with the linksys wirless g card. I can enable
and disable the client for microsoft networks and file
and print sharing. My problem comes when I try to
connect with my network card on my PC with a wire. Each
time I go to enable the client for microsoft network, I
get the prompt...

"Your current selection will also disable the following
components:

Client for Microsoft Networks.

Are you sure you want to disable these component(s)?"

I want to enable, not disable...This is a strange error I
cannot figure out. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Ryan

That probably indicates a corrupted network connection. Go to Device
Manager and un-install the network card that the connection uses.
Then, reboot and let the system re-install the network card, which
will create a new network connection.
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[Steven Liu [MSFT]]

Hi Ryan,

Download the latest drivers from http://www.linksys.com/download/default.asp

remove adapter and reinstall using new drivers.

Thanks for using Microsoft News Group!

Sincerely,

Steven Liu

Microsoft Online Partner Support

MCSE 2000

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| I have a laptop running xp pro and I have no problem
| working with the linksys wirless g card. I can enable
| and disable the client for microsoft networks and file
| and print sharing. My problem comes when I try to
| connect with my network card on my PC with a wire. Each
| time I go to enable the client for microsoft network, I
| get the prompt...
|
| "Your current selection will also disable the following
| components:
|
| Client for Microsoft Networks.
|
| Are you sure you want to disable these component(s)?"
|
| I want to enable, not disable...This is a strange error I
| cannot figure out. Any help would be much appreciated.
|
| Thanks in advance.
| Ryan
|