Resolving connectivity issues in XP

Connection issues

Windows XP, normally an issueless operating system may sometimes exhibit some problems regarding the Internet connection. This article will help you in resolving such issues

Instructions by Windows XP help

The issues can be due to many reasons- service pack 2 issues, connection issues or limited connectivity issues. The fix for all these are given here.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Bug

Determine if you experience any of them after you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2:

• You get the error message Limited or No Connectivity when you attempt to connect to the network.
• You have a problem connecting to the local area network or to the Internet.
• You keep on receiving an error message: Acquiring IP Address message.

If the SP2 bug is giving the errors, follow the below steps to fix it.

• Download the Microsoft patch (KB884020) from the Microsoft website.
• Run the update to install it.
• Create a registry fix by launching Notepad and typing: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\IPSec] AssumeUDPEncapsulationContextOnSendRule\=dword:00000002
• Save the file as FixReg.reg to the desktop.
• Double-click the saved file to install it into the registry.
• Restart the computer and the error message will likely be gone.

If The Connection Works But You Still Get the Error Message

• Navigate to the Start button and select the Control Panel.
• Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
•  Right-click the Local Area Connection icon
• Select Properties from the popup menu.
• Click on the General tab.
• Uncheck the option that is labeled Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity. Click OK.

If the Patch Doesn’t Fix the  Limited or No Connectivity Problem

• Check the DSLrouter for any malfunctions.

  Connection issues

• Re-configure or power cycle the router.
• Check the computer’s network card configurations and network cabling to ensure that the problem does not lie here.

• Check the firewall to determine that it is not blocking you from connecting to the network or to the Internet.
• Disable the firewall and attempt connecting to the network or Internet while with the firewall is disabled.
•  If the firewall is causing connection problems, then reset or uninstall and re-install the firewall.

These steps by the Windows XP help team will assist the users in resolving the issues with connectivity in XP. If the issues persist, seek technical help.