wireless networking

[jim178]

while trying to install a wireless network everything seems to work ok except that when the computer is rebooted the "use windows to configure my wireless network settings" keeps unchecking. i have tried my laptop (inbuilt wireless)and all works ok, this other laptop using a wireless card has the problem. both computers use xp pro sp2 any ideas and my thanks to any answers or ideas.

 

[frummel]

Can you specify the device brand & type, and what application it is you 'check'?

You may manually start the Wireless Zero Configuration service. [START->Run, type services.msc, hit [ENTER].

 

[linney]

Have you tried removing any third party wireless configuration software installed on the laptop to ensure that Windows is really managing your wireless connection?

 

[SpiderElls82]

Hey Jim...the reason behind this is security. Laptop manufacturers are putting a wireless button or switch on laptops so they don't get blasted while you're having a cup of joe at starbucks. Its a security measure. Often times extreme. I have to press the wireless button on my laptop every time I startup my computer.

Haven't found a way to enable it to activate on startup. Will post back when I do.

LZ