Windows Vista - Internet/Firewall doesn't work

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a technical issue with a Windows Vista computer where the Internet and Firewall functionalities are not working after the system froze and was restarted. Participants explore potential causes and troubleshooting steps related to network connectivity and configuration settings.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a situation where a computer froze, leading to issues with Internet connectivity and Firewall functionality.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the use of Windows Vista is part of the problem, indicating a general perception of its obsolescence.
  • A later reply questions whether connection settings may have been altered, suggesting that the issue could be related to configuration rather than hardware failure.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of the problem, with some focusing on the operating system's age while others consider configuration issues. Multiple competing views remain regarding the source of the connectivity failure.

Contextual Notes

There are no specific troubleshooting steps detailed, and the discussion lacks clarity on the exact nature of the configuration settings that may need to be checked.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar issues with Windows Vista or those interested in troubleshooting network connectivity problems.

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My sister just came into my room asking for help, when I came to her room she told me that her computer froze and she waited for 20 minutes for it to unstuck but it didn't and she turned it off, when she turned it on her Internet was not working and neither did her Firewall. I tried turning on the internet but it cannot find any network, not even the router which is connected to the computer.

The wi-fi in my home is working just fine for me and for her laptop, but the PC's internet does not work.

When I tried to turn on Firewall it didn't work either.

Anyone know what's going on? Would really appreciate any help I can get.
 
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acurate said:
Windows Vista ...
See, there's your problem, right there. :rolleyes:
 
phinds said:
See, there's your problem, right there. :rolleyes:
I knooow but somehow my sister really likes it. Don't ask why. I don't know myself but this is a really serious problem.
 
acurate said:
I knooow but somehow my sister really likes it. Don't ask why. I don't know myself but this is a really serious problem.
Yeah, sorry ... I know it's a serious problem but I just couldn't help myself. Have you looked at the connection settings? Maybe some configuration variable got changed somehow and it's looking for the wrong kind of connection. I don't know anything specific to look for, that's just a suggestion, which you most likely have already tried.
 

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