'Local only' and 'Limited connectivity' is displayed when I try to connect with my laptop and I can't get online!

Almost every day for the last 5 months or so, I try to get online and a "local only" or "limited connectivity" appears when trying to connect to my wireless internet.  It seems to do this whenever I try to get when another computer is also about that.  By example, if my mother found on the internet on his computer and I try to get on the internet too it does this thing 'local only' and I can't connect and it launches my mother of the internet too (she also has windows vista).  This seems to be a common problem with vista.  I don't understand all this technique _ so if you know how to fix it please don't try "computer talk" with me-keep simple or explain in detail.

Hello
 
Troubleshooting connection problems can be a challenge because there are so many possible causes. First of all, try the following steps:
Step 1: Diagnose and repair the connection.
1. open Network Diagnostics by right-clicking the network icon in the notification area, then click on diagnose and repair.
2. check the result.
 
Step 2: Uninstall and reinstall the wireless card driver.
Consult the manufacturer of the wireless device or the system manufacturer's Web site to download the driver of wireless network card.
1. click on start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.
2. expand network adapters.
3. right click the network point sup wireless driver and click on uninstall.
4 restart the computer for changes to take effect.
5. install the driver for the wireless card and restart the computer.
6. check connectivity.
 
The other possible solution for this problem is to install the latest service pack on the computer. Visit this link for more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932063
 
Try the steps and post back with the results, so that we can help you better.
 
Kind regards
Syed
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