Howcome when I start up my computer the wireless icon thingy is only there like half the time?

Question

I always have to restart because the little icon that shows wireless connections just isnt there. Sometimes it shows up, sometimes it doesnt. Anyone know why?

Answer 1

if you are talking about the icon in the bottom right hand corner of your screen next to the clock..

what you have to do is right click on the start bar at the bottom.. and go properties and go  customize...

and then next to the wireless icon instead of having hide when inactive.. make always show if you want it always there or always hide if you dont want it there, instead of it coming and going when it feels it should

thanks.

Answer 2

If your Wireless connection works OK using Windows Wireless Zero Configuration, and you do not have a Wireless connection Icon in the Tray Bar.

(Same process applies to a Wired connection Icon),

Click Start /Run Type into the Run box:  control ncpl.cpl   click Ok.                      

You see now the Control Panel's Network Connections.

http://www.ezlan.net/example/nets.jpg

Double click on the Connection Icon and click on Properties.

Check the two Boxes at the lower left Side.

http://www.ezlan.net/example/tcp.jpg