SP2 & Unable to create a network connection

I am having problems with my disappearing local network and unability
to connect to my dsl service after installing sp2, also my network icon is
gone in the lower right tool bar, I try to create one in control
panel/network connections and it gets to the part where I want to create a
login password for broadband connection then the wizard shuts down, I remove
SP2 and it comes back..Why does it do this? appearantly no one knows, I have
been reading the other posts and no answers. I hope M$ provides a solution to
this soon. If ANY users have a solution PLEASE reply!

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Jeff G

1. Uninstall SP2 via Add/Remove Programs and reboot.

2. Run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting your HijackThis
log to an appropriate forum.

Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip)
is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove
any hijackware/spyware.

**Post your HijackThis log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or
other appropriate forum for expert analysis, not here.**

3. Do not install SP2 until an expert gives your HijackThis log a clean bill
of health.

4. Check the Support pages of the computer manufacturer's website for driver
and BIOS updates.

Also see:

What to Know Before Downloading/Installing SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx

Installing SP2 Step-by-Step
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insthowto

Troubleshooting Your Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];xpsp2insttshoot

WinXP SP2 FAQ: What to do after installing SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default...xpsp2installed

Service Pack (any) Installation Checklist (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

WinXP SP2-specific Page (MVP Jupiter Jones)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=837783

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP

Jeff G wrote:
> I am having problems with my disappearing local network and unability
> to connect to my dsl service after installing sp2, also my network icon is
> gone in the lower right tool bar, I try to create one in control
> panel/network connections and it gets to the part where I want to create a
> login password for broadband connection then the wizard shuts down, I
> remove SP2 and it comes back..Why does it do this? appearantly no one
> knows, I have been reading the other posts and no answers. I hope M$
> provides a solution to this soon. If ANY users have a solution PLEASE
> reply!

On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:58:03 -0700, Jeff G <> wrote:

>I am having problems with my disappearing local network and unability
>to connect to my dsl service after installing sp2, also my network icon is
>gone in the lower right tool bar, I try to create one in control
>panel/network connections and it gets to the part where I want to create a
>login password for broadband connection then the wizard shuts down, I remove
>SP2 and it comes back..Why does it do this? appearantly no one knows, I have
>been reading the other posts and no answers. I hope M$ provides a solution to
>this soon. If ANY users have a solution PLEASE reply!

If PA Bear's solution doesn't fix it, try this:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html