ThinkPad T42 wireless on Windows 7

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• IBM ThinkPad T42 would not connect to my home network secure wireless

  Configuration IP of Windows __An internal error has occurred: a device attached to the system is not functioning. __Please contact support services technical microsoft for more help.

  Others have had a similar problem, but I tried the solutions that have worked for them, without success.

  All of a sudden, my IBM ThinkPad T42 wouldn't connect to my home network (WPA2-PSK) secure wireless.  It would be either (1) stay in a constant state of "acquiring network address" or (2) do not recognize networks wireless in the range.  Sometimes, it would connect to a nearby unsecured network, but the network would still not appear in the list of available wireless networks.  So I tried to connect directly to the ethernet, which also did not work.  I then ran the ipconfig/all command at the command prompt and got the message:

  Windows IP configuration
  An internal error has occurred: a device attached to the system is not functioning.
  Contact support services technical microsoft for more help.
  Additional information: unknown media status code.

  So, I went to Microsoft Product Support Services, which does not seem to offer all the solutions.  I searched this error online and found several similar problems - some users had problems with viruses.  Some users had winsock2 corruption, and some recommended to reinstall the drivers for my network cards.  I'm computer literate, but not a computer Wizard, so I was able to follow their instructions for checking the winsock2 corruption (I think), and I think it's very good.  I did a complete scan of symantec, but who came with nothing.  I downloaded the drivers for my network cards which are: Wireless - 11 a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, ethernet - connection of a Mobile Intel (r) PRO/1000 MT and was able to update my wireless driver, but not the driver ethernet.  The latter Assistant said we "could not find a better match for your hardware than the software currently installed".  I had wireless internet to work for a few hours last night, even if I still have the same error message when I run ipconfig/all.  I started my computer this morning, and the same problem again - constantly says "address of network acquisition" even if no wireless networks are appearing on the list.  Also, I tried the system restore to see if I could go back before the problem started, but after that I tried several dates, System Restore has still not successful - it wouldn't work again.

  So now, I have my computer in safe mode, and it is connected to the wireless internet, even if the ipconfig/all command still gives the same message, and I am running symantec again to see if I can find something!

  Please help me!  If you think that I may have missed something with the winsock2 or installing drivers, or if there is something I could not find on the internet, please let me know!  I'll try anything.

  Note: I have Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3.
  Network card drivers, I'm running are:
  Wireless: Date - 02/05/2007, Version 4.1.2.156, provider - Atheros
  Ethernet: Date - 24/10/2006, Version 8.7.9.0, provider - Intel

  Thank you!

  Update: when I disable the Intel PRO/1000 MT driver, I can run ipconfig/all with success.  Then imagine it's something to do with this adapter or the driver.  Any ideas?

  OK, so here is what I did to solve this problem.

  I've updated to the latest version of the IBM BIOS

  Then get the WLAN driver from the manufacturer, NOT IBM, NOT Windows Update. Depending on your card, it will be Cisco or Intel.

  I can not stress enough that updates to IBM and Windows update does not work and I lost a lot of time. However, once downloaded directly from the manufacturer (new version) worked flawlessly!

• Problems with the driver after formatting a Thinkpad T42

  Hello

  I formatted my Thinkpad T42 since I lived on different issues and recovery software did not work. I was able to reinstall Windows pro sp2, but I'm not able to do some hardware to work.

  I downloaded all the drivers for the wireless, but even after I install them I can't use the wireless connection. I tried to follow the steps to update the driver, but it does not work either. Even if I put the correct path to the driver it says that it does not.

  What should I do?

  Well, the problem was that I had to install service pack 2.

  Thank you all

• Control of the Xbox 360 Wireless for Windows does not work with COD WAW

  Hello, I use the X box for windows pc controller. I have Windows Vista 64 bit installed, and I am trying to play Call of Duty World at War; However in the gameplay, the game does not respond to any controller input. Where this happens, it is indeed the controller wireless for windows with the wireless adapter and yes I checked for the last update and I.
  O.S Windows Vista, 8 GB of Ram, Intel Cor 2 extreme quad, HP laptop

  Hello dtorres17.

  Unfortunately, Call of Duty World at War doesn't support any input other than a mouse and a keyboard controller. Paul Smith - MVP for Windows desktop experience... I crawled off NNTP - for now. Detachment Aldershot, United Kingdom. On the internet at windowsresource.net and dasmirnov.net. Please post back to let us know what works and what does not. :-)

• Problems connecting wirelessly with Windows XP

  Original title: microsoft.com/wzc service/article 871122
  We had to reprogram our computer wireless caused by a virus.  Now, we can't get a wireless connection from our desktop to our wireless computer.  We have a low signal 4 but it says it is trying to acquire the network address.  What is the procedure to try?  Thank you.

  Hello

  Try the methods provided below and check if that helps.

  Method 1:

  You can check the link below to troubleshoot issues with the network wireless in Windows XP.

  How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/870702

  Method 2:

  Also, you try to run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if the problem is caused by a Virus/Malware.

  Microsoft safety scanner

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note:

  The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

• Can I use xbox 360 Wireless & the windows wireless receiver so that I can use two controllers in Windows?

  Original title: Wireless 360 controller.

  I bought the gamepad 360 Wireless for windows and it works fine. I also have an xbox for xbox 360 wireless controller. Can I use with the receiver windows wireless so I can use two controllers in windows? When I click on the Green x button it keeps just Charlotte. Is it possible to connect to windows?

  Thank you. In fact, I installed this software already, but thanks for the tip. It turns out that I had to click the button of synchronization on the top of the controller AND the usb thing. I think I was just clicking on the USB thing. Now, it works fine. It's never the best stick for windows. THX.  :)

• How to enable the Manager wireless in windows xp

  Hoe activate Manager wireless in windows xp?

  Hoe activate Manager wireless in windows xp?

  See http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html

  Remember - you should have only a utility for managing your wireless connection, so if you want Windows WZC to do, don't forget to disable any utility that was supplied by the manufacturer of the computer or a wireless adapter.  Frequently, the Lim utilities have an option in the user interface of 'letting Windows manage' the connection.  By selecting this option should be enough to turn off the utility of the Lim and turn on Windows WZC.

  For additional assistance, indicate:

  1. What version of Windows, including the service pack is installed.
  2. Brand and model of computer.
  3. Male and model of wireless network card.

• Problems connecting to the wireless network windows media

  After having installed AT & T u verse, the installer said I have to use the code of encryption key for the modem/router to connect to wireless network windows media, so I can watch TV.  Windows Media repeat myself that it's the wrong key code. I checked the number again once and he's right. Any help?

  Hello

  I suggest you to visit these links and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/sharing-media-on-a-network-using-Windows-Media-Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/watch-TV-in-Windows-Media-Center

  It will be useful.

• There is no managing networks wireless in Windows 8. So.

  Original title: There is no managing networks wireless in Windows 8. So, how to remove one or remove a wireless network that has been implemented?

  Vijay think it has solved a client (re: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-networking/how-to-delete-a-network/e8be6c6d-e2d9-4a5e-926e-afbfd2d66a7a). Yet, it is not true that the problem has been resolved! This person always has the problem; and I have the same problem with its solution.

  I can follow his instructions to the point of step D (re: "d. in the pane tasks, click on manage wireless networks. '). I don't have this option in the network and Internet, component; and I am the owner & administrator of this PC. Anyone know how to remove a wireless network configuration? This is a new computer; and, so far, I'm not impressed with HP, x 64 or Windows 8...

  Hello

  Managing networks wireless hidden under the display the connection bar charm. There is link to manage known networks. But it is not offer to change or display the password of unconnected networks, only offers forget network. Hope this helps some.

  

  

• Wireless in windows 8 - "access denied."

  Original title: Wireless in windows 8

  I have problem with my wireless Windows 8 is sometimes show me access is denied

  How can dear friends, I solve this problem?

  See the following link, this will help you in fixing the issue.

  WIFI connection shows 8 windows limited access.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-networking/wifi-connection-shows-limited-access-Windows-8/0f921682-d291-4400-9d5f-5ab34cca7221

  Please let us know if you need assistance.

• AcrobatX worked well both printing and scanning when harwired to my computer. I went wireless and Windows programs work well both printing and scanning, but not Acrobat.

  Using Windows7 - I tried Windows10 but restored to 7.

  AcrobatX worked well both printing and scanning when connected to my computer. I went wireless and Windows programs work well both printing and scanning, but not Acrobat. In Acrobat, we don't get the scanner and printer prints in a .prn e-file, not to the printer.

  Help please...

  OK - I'VE CORRECTED THE PRINTER WHICH HAS BEEN INEXPLICBLY THE 'PRINT TO FILE' VALUE, BUT THE SCANNER IS STILL MISSING.

• Windows 7 on a ThinkPad T42 (2374)

  I just bought a T42 opportunity which had Win XP on it and plan to hand it over my oldest daughter. I installed Windows 7 (Home Premium) and work of many hardware components. A little more important, however, not and I spent most of the evening around the area of downloads wandering. No joy, though. The Wi - Fi adapter does not work (this is very important). Windows can't even see that there is an adapter but I know that it is there, because it worked under Win XP. The sound does not work either (important, but not essential). I guess I could buy an adapter USB Wi - Fi, but my preference would be to get the internal working device. What I read here, it seems that determining the correct drivers depends on more than of the model (T42) and type (2374). The product ID of the merits of the case is 2374T 64. Can someone direct me to the correct drivers? Thank you!

  Welcome to the forum!

  There is no "official" driver for your card wireless (IBM. Atheros abg) but it should be available through Windows Update. The same should true audio driver.

  That said, I suggest strongly to go back to XP on this machine, because its graphics (ATi Radeon 7500) is considered to be too low to run W7 or Vista, and there are no drivers for it when it comes to something newer than XP. The graphics performance in W7 will be slow at best for this reason.

  Good luck.

• ThinkPad t42 10 Windows update drivers

  The T42 there the driver updates to make it compatible with Windows 10?

  The CPU of 2 GHz in a T42 is a Dothan, so you will have no problem installing Windows 10 to 32-bit only, of course, it will boot from USB and he needs to pick up most often when installing devices. I recommend that you use the drivers of Windows Inbox instead of trying to force the very old drivers of the machine with compatibility/manual / installation.

  However, with the latest versions of Windows 10, older GPU Radeon Mobility, as in the T4x/T6o series will result in a BSOD if you try to install the older drivers for Vista (Win7 modded). I came across this one a few weeks ago on a T60 and all my methods to have the machine accept old drivers because it failed. You might be stuck with the conduct of the display with the basic display driver Microsoft, which does not support the bases even if and to a proper resolution.

  If you have the time and you want to experiment on the venerable T42, I recommend it. It's very fun.

  See you soon!

  Atli Jarl.

• HDD problem IBM Thinkpad T42. I can't install NEW Hard Drive and NEW OEM Windows XP?

  Hi all

  When I turn on the notebook Windows XP starts up and everything is loaded. But after 5 or 10 minutes, the response is very slow. If I click on any window and try to open any folder, or open internet explore it takes about 1 or 2 minutes to respond. I tried several ways to scan disk and Defrag, but still that are of no use. I also tried 'Difficulty automatically File System Errors' and ' will search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors ", but this problem is still there. Even when I stop it takes too long to stop about 15 to 20 minutes.

  When I turn on again NEXT DAY Windows XP starts and everything loads quickly. After 5 or 10 minutes, the response is very slow. This problem occurs for a few days.

  I then used "IBM Rescue and Restore" to load fresh operating system. Still the problem does not get fixed.

  Can you get it someone please let me know if this is problem of hard disk or something else. I'm guessing it's related to the hard drive.

  If it is the drive hard problem how to save (clone) of this old hard drive AGAIN DISK (after buying) HARD.

  If I buy the NEW HARD DRIVE and CD/DVD of NEW OPERATING SYSTEM OEM VERSION it will work? Do existing mother board ALLOW to load a NEW VERSION of OS OEM?

  Thank you

  Contact the manufacturer of your computer, IBM and ask them to send a recovery disk/s XP set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  Buy a new hard drive > Reinstall.

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Wireless networks Windows Zero configuration is not available

  I have a Thinkpad under XP Pro SP3.

  Recently, I installed a wireless router and tried to connect the Thinkpad wireless, but the success of withoutr.

  I activated the Automatic Configuration Service and the ball of the taskbar says there are available wireless networks, but when I click on the ball, the windows box opens but says that there are no available networks.

  If I click on the option of networks to find, he returned after several seconds, only confirming that no network available.

  My cable connection is fine. Can I use other laptops wireless without any problem.

  Hi Tony24,

  1. You have security software installed on the computer?
  2. What is the number and model of the wireless router?

  Method 1

  Refer to the article below and run the fixit tool available, check if it helps.

  Error message when you try to run the Network Setup Wizard update for Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3, or Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 Edition wireless

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/871122

  Method 2

  Check out the articles below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

  In Windows network connection issues

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/313242

  How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/870702