Windows xp wireless connection icon

Question

my lap top [with windows xp] does not have a wireless icon when i open the network connections, there is a local connection and a 1394 connection . how do you create that icon again, or make it appear. please help me!

Answer 1

I am not trying to make you sound dumb, but sometimes there is an actual switch on the laptop to turn on the internal wireless card.  It fooled me once and I couldn't believe it was a stupid switch.

Answer 2

Somehow, it's gone. Usually restarting your computer should help, after that you need to get serious help.

Answer 3

are you sure your laptop has a wireless adapter in it?

you may need to re-install the wireless card drivers from your system driver CD.