laptop connection problems

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laptop connection problems

« on: October 08, 2008, 06:53:17 PM »

hi,
i'm too lazy to go & queue at the pc world help desk so if anyone can help it'd be much appreciated...
i got a new toshiba laptop a few months back, all was fine, but now when i try to go online it won't connect even though it says it's connected in that little status box on the toolbar.
i'm kinda hoping this is something really straightforward - any ideas?
ta,
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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2008, 06:56:23 PM »

I had similar problems with mine-when your saying its connected-is it saying connected to the internet- i.e is there a little globe in front of the 2 wee monitors in the status bar- or is it just connected to the router?? i.e 2 wee blank monitors, one in front of the other?? who is your broadband with??


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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2008, 06:56:38 PM »

Blatant ''I run so good I can still post on the Internet even without the Internet'' brag post imo...


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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2008, 07:04:18 PM »

Try the PC World help desk.


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2008, 07:04:48 PM »

Quote from: julian on October 08, 2008, 06:53:17 PM

Want me to pop round to your place & sort it?


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2008, 07:13:49 PM »

hi jules i had same problem today in cyprus

your pppinternet needs to be re-connected

you need to ring your provider and then type in a long list of number NO WWW. just numbers then you username and password and that should be it,,,,it easyish///


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2008, 07:23:55 PM »

Quote from: tikay on October 08, 2008, 07:04:48 PM

Quote from: julian on October 08, 2008, 06:53:17 PM

Want me to pop round to your place & sort it?

Make sure you bring Chilli with you


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2008, 07:38:03 PM »

ty all,
will check whether that globe is there later, but 4 now i think i have that long string of code from my provider somewhere so i'll give that a bash.
hmm...have started on the red, so maybe it'll wait til the mornin now.

& tx for the offer tony...let me sleep on it ok
x


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2008, 10:53:49 PM »

Hi Julian, I have had the same problem recently.

I know this might sound silly but check your clock is set to the correct time, in particular the date and year.


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2008, 11:21:36 PM »

I would never take anything to PC World


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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2008, 11:25:11 PM »

My laptop was running gash the other day and I realised it was coz I had changed the power options to "power saving mode" while it was not connected to the mains and I forgot to change it back.

Ran a hard disk compression before I figured it out.


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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2008, 11:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Bongo on October 08, 2008, 11:21:36 PM

I would never take anything to PC World

Apart from complaints about what they sell??


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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2008, 11:32:42 PM »

there is a little switch, left hand sideof laptop you have accidentally switched off, turn it back on


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Re: laptop connection problems

« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 11:33:27 PM »

Quote from: amcgrath1uk on October 08, 2008, 11:31:45 PM

Quote from: Bongo on October 08, 2008, 11:21:36 PM

I would never take anything to PC World

Apart from complaints about what they sell??

Well I manage to avoid knowing what they sell by never taking myself there.