SP3 has disconnected my wireless network on my laptop

[David Rudman]

Since installing SP3 or rather SP3 installing itself my laptop won't connect
to my wirless network and won't show any networks either. It tells me window
can't configure the network.

 

[R. McCarty]

There is a known issue with certain vendor Network cards after
installing SP3. It's best to update or re-install the current driver
for the Wireless. Check the vendor's website for your particular
model drivers.

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Since installing SP3 or rather SP3 installing itself my laptop won't connect

to my wirless network and won't show any networks either. It tells me window
can't configure the network.

See if perhaps there are some updated network card drivers for the NIC
and WiFi adapter. Also, check and see if > Control Panel > Admin.
Tools > Services > Wireless Zero Config. is set to Automatic and that
it has been started.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Since installing SP3 or rather SP3 installing itself my laptop won't connect

to my wirless network and won't show any networks either. It tells me window
can't configure the network.

You may also try installing the hotfix from this KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953609

At the top of the page, click "View and request hotfix downloads",
follow the instructions. Let me know how it goes.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Mick Murphy]

https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=11273&gprid

Above is the free MS support link for XP SP3.
Chat, email, US phone in office hours.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Device Manager and Network Connections may be blank after you install
Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953791

Device Manager may not show any devices and Network Connections may not show
any network connections after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953979

A Windows XP SP3-based computer loses wireless connectivity when it resumes
from standby or from hibernation, or you receive an error message when you
try to put the computer in standby or in hibernation:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951447

Windows XP SP3-based client computers cannot access the network when some
DHCP information is unavailable
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953761

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

 

[David Rudman]

Thanks for that. I reinstalled the original driver from the makers drivers
disc, had to put in network key again and all is working well now.