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audix   08-08-2008 at 05:43:11 PM

I've never had problems with my LAN connection on my desktop, but the other day the LAN icon completely disappeared from Network Connections. All I have left is the 1394 connection, which is functioning correctly judging from the Device Manager. When I try to "repair" it, it tells me that it "Failed to query TCP/IP settings of the connection."

I tried winsock, to no avail. System Restore isn't working, I tried five different restore points but it keeps telling me that the restore cannot be completed.

Any ideas? It seems that I've tried everything. :(

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auscanzukus   08-09-2008 at 04:19:30 PM
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Remove this NIC from device manager, restart pc, reinstall the latest driver.

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byblyk   08-09-2008 at 09:25:46 PM
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If what auscanzukus says doesn't work then unplug your PC from the wall and remove the network card and reseat it, sometimes dust will build up in there or it will wiggle out over time. That is assuming it's not an onboard network card though.

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audix   08-10-2008 at 03:56:08 AM
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I will certainly try these ideas. However, I seem to remember that my Network Connections screen used to have both a 1394 and Local Area Connection icon, and now it's just a 1394 icon. Would this be a common configuration?

The only reason I bring this up is because the only thing that appears in Device Manager is the 1394 connection, which is functioning correctly, and I can't "remove" the LAN connection from device manager (because it's not there anymore). I'll post back here with what I find out. Thanks!

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auscanzukus   08-10-2008 at 08:04:08 PM
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Sorry, I meant to say uninstall. Oh, then install the driver.

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rrebollo   03-02-2009 at 06:51:27 PM
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i have a similar problem as Audix. I recently downloaded a security update, and when i restarted the computer my desktop was totally different. The LAN connection icon was totally gone, can't restore anything. I tried uninstalling the adapter and re-installing and nothing!! Any ideas?

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