Network icon wrong when connected with Windows 7

Anonymous
2009-10-29T13:27:39+00:00

I installed Windows 7 64 bit yesterday.  The installation went well, but when I am connected to the internet, the network icon on the taskbar says that I am not connected (has a red X through it).  When I click on the icon, it shows the correct network and shows that I am connected.

I tried to delete the connection and then reconnect but it still reads incorrectly.

Can anyone help?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2009-10-30T02:21:19+00:00

Hi,   

Welcome to Microsoft Windows 7 Answers Forum! 

You may try the steps as below and check if the issue gets fixed,

Now try to access the program in safe mode with networking.

Follow this below provided link to start your computer in safemode with networking.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

If not able to access the program in safemode with networking then you need to assign  permission because of incorrect Permission settings OR Windows WMI Control services is not functioning properly.

Inorder to troubleshoot this you need to follow the steps provided below.

1.      Right Click on Computer -> Manage

2.      Under the System Tools section, double click on Local Users and Groups

3.      Click Groups -> Right Click on Administrators -> Add to group -> Add -> Advanced -> Find now ->  

         Double Click on Local Service -> Click Ok

4.      Close all the windows reboot the computer and check the status

Note you need to disable the security software present on your computer and check for the issue.

 Because at times the security software might also cause these type of issues.

Also note you have to enable the security software on your computer after performing the troubleshooting steps.

If the above provided step doesn’t resolve the issue then you need to update your network adapter drivers on your computer and check for the issue.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-network-adapter-problems

Hope this information is helpful.

Thanks and Regards:

Suresh Kumar- Microsoft Support.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-12-15T00:25:27+00:00

    I had the same problem  on my laptop after installing bluetooth software.

    it's like the windows considered every network connection as a bluetooth network connection which wasn't connected

    I had internet connection  but the icon was wrong...

    I tried everything but nothing worked , finally I found a solution.

    1.go to device manager - right click computer > properties> device manager

    2.click + on network and adapters

    3.uninstall the following :

    bluetooth device (personal area network)

    bluetooth device

    wireless network connection

    and finally your network card

    *my laptop runs win 7 and reinstalls all of this drivers automatically by connecting to the internet , you have to make sure you have a cable enabled internet connection before you do that unless you won't be able to reinstall the drivers automatically.

    5.restart pc

    6.connect to the internet by using an alternative ( like a cable,smartphone with a usb enabled internet connection but NOT WIFI)

    let windows reinstall the missing drivers.

    hope it helps !

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-12-26T03:27:10+00:00

    Same problem here with ethernet icon showing instead of wireless(very annoying). I uninstalled everything under network adapters.Rebooted ,windows 7 reinstalled drivers,correct icon back.

    Thinking about it afterwards reading about Bluetooth. I remember a bluetooth icon appearing on my desktop (don't know how) I managed to delete/uninstall it.Shortly afterwards the problems started.

    good luck to all with similar problems.....I know the feeling

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-12-29T04:27:50+00:00

    Hello,

    The thread you're posting in is very old. I recommend creating your own thread at the following location:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/networking

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