Not Connected error (but connection is fine)

[Guest]

Lately when I get a shutdown error and the system asks if I want to report to
Microsoft and I choose Send Error Report, the system tells me I need to be
connected to the internet to do so, even though I am connected (i.e. web
browsing, email etc works fine). This also happens in one of my applications.

Any thoughts as to how the system may think I'm not connected when I really
am?

 

[Ted]

Right click my Computer and select properties
click the Advanced Tab, then click Error Reporting button
Select Disable Error Reporting

 

[Guest]

I think the problem is::

The "NOT connected" Error!!!

the system tells me I need to be connected to the internet to do so, "even
though I am connected"

 

[Guest]

I don't want to disable error reporting, I want to be able to send in error
reports. Similar problem with other software (ACDSee, Windows Media Player)
thinking I'm not connected. Any thoughts?

 

[R. McCarty]

You just need to run the Connection setup wizard and "Tell/Teach"
XP what it's default connection mode/type is to the Internet. Make
sure the Error Reporting Service is enabled/running. Access the
setup via Internet Options in Control Panel, Connections (TAB),
Setup {Button}

 

[Guest]

maybe it would be helpful if you posted your "error message"!!!

 

[Guest]

I think we're on to something here.
Facts:
i) internet connection works. wireless connection icon in tray indicates
connected at 54Mbps
ii) "wireless network connection" widow indicates my network is
"disconnected".

???? a contradiction?

So I should use the "new connection wizard"? What choices?

Thanks for your help.