the wireless network I usually connect to has disappeared. When I open "wireless network connections" in XP, I see numerous other connections, but the connection that I use has disappeared. However, other computers we use can access this network. we have tried restarting the computer's -- but that has not helped. Other suggestions? (Besides unplugging and replugging in -- which is a good suggestion but I've done it) Thanks! Timv

Disconnect and Re-connect to it. This will recreate the profile.

thanks, but I'm confused. I don't even SEE the connection, therefore I can't disconnet..... i"m not connected to start with.... I Have the Connection as my preferred connection in "Wireless Connections" in XP.... But the connect never shows in the list of Wireless connections available. Please Help!

Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Select WiFi Adaptor -> Click View Availible Wireless Connection -> Scroll Until you Find it and Click connect. If it says that the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration is being controlled by a third party app, then you will have to consult the instruction of that Application. If it is a Dell call Dell if it is an HP call HP. Their software is different and there is no way of us knowing them all.

Ace Omega I don't think this is the wireless zero problem because he says he can see other wireless networks. In my experience if that is an issue you can't see any networks.

make sure your wireless interface is enabled. Boss brought in his laptop the other day 'cuz he couldn't connect to his wireless router at home. He had flipped the on/off switch for wireless to off. Otherwise reboot the wireless router. Review its config and that it is advertizing its SSID

okay: Let's try this again: I clicked on "view wireless connections" in "wireless network connections" in XP and I see numerous wireless connections, but not the one I want. The one I want, just does not appear -- but it works for other people -- they see it and they connect to it. I usually get the signal with a 5 bar rating -- extremely strong. The other people are closer to the signal than me - - but that shouldn't really matter - the signal is really strong for me... So something is wrong on my hands, or on the router end.... Thanks in advance!