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not that I am aware.

How would I check?

If you don't know how to check then you probably haven't changed any settings (knowingly)

Have you recently installed any new software? Or downloaded any plug-ins?

Its Vista, its always looking for upgrades! LOL

It hasnt been online in a month tho if that helps!

If you have installed Windows updates then one MAY have screwed your settings and try to take control of your connection settings. I don't think this will work (it's very difficult "working remotely") but just try turning your laptop off and resetting your router (take the power cable and connection to the phone socket out for a few minutes).

Tried that. Little hidden button in back of router etc.

Is there some way of reconfiguring the setting?

It would be easier if it could be done remotely but as it wont go online thats not likely to happen!

love T.x

No - I am familiar with the button on the back of the Voyager but a proper reset should be done by removing the leads for a few minutes.

ok let's look at what we have so far:
1. the laptop in itself is working fine and is running Vista
2. other computers can access the router and thus the internet
3. the laptop can access the router but not the internet

Is that all correct? (It is so easy to get bogged down and forget the original problem!)

I did that about 4 days ago when we tried unplugged everything from the wll and from the box. Rebooted every blinky pc in the house after about 30 mins (cos it was Sunday and I forgot what I suposed to be doing and did dinner instead!! LOL) Actually that makes it 2 days ago, took all wires out of router so router was stand alone.

I have decided that if I get my Nursing course I am not buying a lap top unless it has XP on it!

love T.x