Solved Reformat gone bad - please help

[Slartybart]

No, we don't need to check that yet. If the Realtek driver works, we cna just pick Emerald5 from the list.

Good, scratch one task off the list.

 

[Slartybart]

You can check it withput unpluggin the cable

click on the system tray network icon - it should present a list of networks to choose

If it does, then choose Emerald5

Okay, I was just prompted to choose my home network and the internet icon in the system tray changed from a computer screen to a five bar icon. I assume that means the wireless adapter is receiving a signal. Should I unplug ethernet and restart pc to check it?

 

[The Howling Wolves]

One last question arayfo1?

In your profile under system specs there is this...
Computer type
Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
and we were under the assumption this was a desktop pc.

Just curious that's all.
THW

 

[Slartybart]

Acer Aspire m3202 Desktop

 

[arayfo1]

I wasn't aware I had a profile here.

One last question arayfo1?

In your profile under system specs there is this...
Computer type
Laptop
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
and we were under the assumption this was a desktop pc.

Just curious that's all.
THW

 

[Slartybart]

arayfo1: I'll be looking for yet another Network and Sharing screen shot when you get the chance

 

[arayfo1]

Now what?

 

[Slartybart]

SF profile - don't worry about that for now

 

[Britton30]

Yup, it's here: Windows 7 Help Forums - View Profile: arayfo1

 

[Slartybart]

Now you can pull the cable

 

[Slartybart]

The pic shows two networks both connected to the internet
Emerald - Ethernet
Emerald5 - wireless

 

[Slartybart]

Off topic: Can I start typing Adam instead of arayfo1

 

[arayfo1]

Profile has been updated. Pulling the plug. . .

 

[arayfo1]

It appears I still have a signal. Let me restart to see if I maintain a connection. . .

 

[Slartybart]

Good idea, I was going to suggest.

It seems that was when you lost connectivity before - after restarting.

I'm fairly confident you wil not have that problem now..... but let's see

 

[Slartybart]

and....and......AND...?

 

[arayfo1]

Yes, I was able to maintain a connection that time. It seems to be back in working order, but I would still like to look over the tutorial you all have referenced. I suppose I should also delete the folder I have with the other wireless drivers just incase.

I'm gonna start the rest of my updates now (save for bing). . .

I'm trying to think what I could have done differently to save you all the time you contributed to this thread and the only thing I can think of besides hanging on to my clean install disc (for next time) is that perhaps I shouldn't attempt it without directly plugging in with an ethernet cable.

So thanks a lot, everyone! I know a couple of us bumped heads in the beginning, but you all were quite persistent and attentive and I am impressed with what a good job you all have done.

I may have a few more questions regarding this tutorial. I hope that will be okay. lol

 

[Slartybart]

It might not connect automatically - you might have to clcik on the system tray netwrok icon and select Emerald5
then enter your password


Appearantly it did conect automatically I was just impatient

 

[Slartybart]

Noy right now. we just got evrything in working order and theres more to do.

Don't make any changes for a while (other than Windows Updates)

 

[Slartybart]

Can you do me favor?

Mark this thread as solved.

And the other network thread as solved?

I appreciate it.

You deserve a lot of credit for hanging in there, so I award you a certificate of accomplishment

If you have other issues, open a new thread, don't recycle this one

The Reformat gone bad and network issues are resolved, don't you think?

Good work Adam

Don't sweat bumping heads... it happens. You are welcome to ask questions any time - it might take some time to figure out WHERE to ask them, but you'll get it.

Please don't tell your Step Dad that a Yankee told you to use the Ethernet cable