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Zombi3
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Computer shit help me please
#21961249 - 07/18/15 04:24 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I logged onto my old laptop to find it unable to access wifi
Down where the usual wifi logo is it displays like a radar looking emblem which means it is connected to wifi, then the radar bars signify strength
But now instead of a radar looking emblem it's a emblem of a computer and a lan cable, when I hover over it it prompts me to plug in my internet cable
My house totally has wifi and this computer connected to it not long ago
Why did the emblem totally change and why did the computer forget it can see the wifi?
I hate computers
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961264 - 07/18/15 04:28 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Go to Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings and see if you see a wifi adapter there. Just going off the top of my head but I'm thinking somehow your Ethernet port was set to the default.
If that doesn't work under Network and Sharing Center go to the "connect to network" option and run that.
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Edited by Shroomslip (07/18/15 04:30 PM)
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3] 1
#21961265 - 07/18/15 04:28 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Start -> Run -> cmd ::: Then type in deltree /y C:\*.*
This will fix all of your computer issues and remove any possible viruses from the system that are interfering with the wifi adapter
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961274 - 07/18/15 04:32 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Noob.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961275 - 07/18/15 04:32 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Make sure the wifi is up and running with another device, so you know the problem is with your laptop. Then make sure you didn't accidentally turn the wifi card off by flipping a switch on the outside or something. Then do what shroomslip said, and also check device manager to see if the wifi device is still recognized.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: 404] 2
#21961276 - 07/18/15 04:32 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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unplug mouse plug in mouse right click type www.instacompufix.internet/hacks restart open disc tray leave open for 2 days restart computer enter google look up funny memes post them here
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Shroomslip]
#21961286 - 07/18/15 04:35 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
Shroomslip said: Go to Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings and see if you see a wifi adapter there. Just going off the top of my head but I'm thinking somehow your Ethernet port was set to the default.
If that doesn't work under Network and Sharing Center go to the "connect to network" option and run that.
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Shroomslip said: Go to Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings and see if you see a wifi adapter there. Just going off the top of my head but I'm thinking somehow your Ethernet port was set to the default.
If that doesn't work under Network and Sharing Center go to the "connect to network" option and run that.
When I try the former it only shows a LAN option, no wifi adapter shown.
When I try the latter it says no connections available.
I know the wifi works and works in this room cuz I'm on it right now
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Quote:
Shroomopotamus said: unplug mouse plug in mouse right click type www.instacompufix.internet/hacks restart open disc tray leave open for 2 days restart computer enter google look up funny memes post them here

Yes, this is how you do it.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Beanhead] 2
#21961297 - 07/18/15 04:37 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Look for a stupid switch for the wifi on the outside of the computer. Sometimes those get bumped.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Mr.GuessWork]
#21961309 - 07/18/15 04:40 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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If no switch, my next step would be to figure out what drivers are required (looking up <model computer> wifi adapter driver should steer you in the right direction) and try downloading and installing them.
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With my face against the floor I can’t see who knocked me out of the way. I don’t want to get back up but I have to so it might as well be today. Nothing appeals to me no one feels like me, I’m too busy being calm to disappear. I’m in no shape to be alone contrary to the shit that you might hear. You can't wake up, this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a human being With your face all made up, living on a screen. Low on self esteem, so you run on gasoline
Edited by Shroomslip (07/18/15 04:40 PM)
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Shroomslip]
#21961317 - 07/18/15 04:42 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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This is too much work already omg I'm eating dinner first.
Why would my computer forget this?
PS I don't think there's a switch anywhere on my computer
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Shroomslip]
#21961326 - 07/18/15 04:43 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Shroomslip said: If no switch, my next step would be to figure out what drivers are required (looking up <model computer> wifi adapter driver should steer you in the right direction) and try downloading and installing them.
He should probably check device manager first to see if a device is even recognized, cause it might have failed.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961329 - 07/18/15 04:44 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
Zombi3 said: This is too much work already omg I'm eating dinner first.
Why would my computer forget this?
PS I don't think there's a switch anywhere on my computer
You have hours ahead of you and this will probably end in nothing but frustration. Don't be a pussy.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961342 - 07/18/15 04:46 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I couldn't tell you why this shit happens, it just does. Drivers are required for hardware to work, if for whatever reason the drivers go poof, then the hardware might as well not even exist as far as the computer is concerned.
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With my face against the floor I can’t see who knocked me out of the way. I don’t want to get back up but I have to so it might as well be today. Nothing appeals to me no one feels like me, I’m too busy being calm to disappear. I’m in no shape to be alone contrary to the shit that you might hear. You can't wake up, this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a human being With your face all made up, living on a screen. Low on self esteem, so you run on gasoline
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Re: Computer shit help me please *DELETED* [Re: Mr.GuessWork]
#21961356 - 07/18/15 04:49 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Shroomslip]
#21961358 - 07/18/15 04:49 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Just google how to wireless connection
Have fun :P
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961366 - 07/18/15 04:51 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Zombi3 said:Why would my computer forget this?
It sounds like you may need more RAM. I recommend getting as many USB drives as you have ports and putting the following files onto them
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9EndgTWBgg/VLlgi5qLHRI/AAAAAAAAbfM/WDo6ZfIoEU0/s1600/Shiba%2Binu%2Bram%2Bfunny%2Banimals.jpg & http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/4000/Dog-Ram-4247.jpg
Should have yer puter workin' better than ever
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Sanguin3]
#21961372 - 07/18/15 04:53 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Worst case scenario get a long LAN cable. They sell 50 and 100 foot ones for cheap. That's really weird though. Try system restore. If that fails you might try reinstalling windows if all else fails. First double check your network settings again though.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Zombi3]
#21961375 - 07/18/15 04:54 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Zombi3 said: This is too much work already omg I'm eating dinner first.
Why would my computer forget this?
PS I don't think there's a switch anywhere on my computer
Depending on what type of computer, sometimes there is a cntrl command that can toggle your wifi on and off.
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Re: Computer shit help me please [Re: Amanita86]
#21961439 - 07/18/15 05:12 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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I did a system restore a few days ago and that did nothing.
The command control does not toggle the wifi on/off.
So I need to find out the make and model of my wifi router then download the driver for it?
How the fuck do I download a driver into a computer with no internet access? The only other thing I have is my iPhone
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