Windows vista sp1 unidentified network

This however means that file sharing etc. Change firewall rules to allow file sharing etc. This isn't going to happen, as it's a serious security issue. Change to bridged networking. Thread starter BriaHere Start date Aug 25, Status This thread has been Locked and is not open to further replies.

The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread. Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. BriaHere Thread Starter. Joined Aug 25, Messages 3. My Compaq Presario laptop has just come back from being repaired and it's basically just like new, my hard drive was replaced etc.

It also says it's a public network and local only. It actually connects though, when I put the password in but it can't seem to identify it.

It seems to think the router isn't connected to the internet when it is because the laptop I'm on now my sister's is on it as is my step dad's laptop. I've tried a bunch of solutions I've found online and so far none of them have worked.

It's seriously just tiring me out, before I got it sent off for repair it never had this issue and I just want it fixed. Joined Aug 21, Messages Joined Jan 28, Messages 6, Hi:If your operating system has been re-loaded,you might take a look at the compaq site and see if there is a chipset driver available for your model. But first,may we see. Paste the results in a message here. If you are on a machine with no network connection, use a floppy, USB disk, or a CD-RW disk to transfer a text file with the information to allow pasting it here.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6. All rights reserved. Ok: Here is what we know about this adapter. Boils down to two things. This will bring up another window that will show you all of the network adapters on your system. Depending on the one that is active, you just need to right-click on it and choose Properties. This will bring up the Ethernet or Wifi Properties dialog box. Finally, depending on your network, you either need to have the correct static IP info or you need to just select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

Firewalls are designed to stop bad traffic or actors from accessing your network, but because they deal with network access at an administrative level, they can sometimes cause some network connectivity issues for simple tasks like browsing online. To find out if your antivirus firewall is causing issues with your internet connection, you should temporarily switch it off to test it.

You must search online for how to disable your firewall for your specific antivirus. There will be options to disable the firewall for a set period of time. Once disabled, open your browser and visit a website like Google. If your internet is working, you should uninstall that antivirus and try another one.

We hope that our guide has helped you to solve any problems with an unidentified network on your Windows PC. If you still need help, leave a comment below. Ollie stumbled upon writing online whilst participating in a mobile network forum back in Since then, he has developed an incredible passion for writing about all sorts of tech from smartphones, PC hardware, software, and everything in between. Read Ollie's Full Bio.