Network connection status disappear?

Hi there,


My PC use Windows XP, SP2 and an Inventel USB wireless, chipset GW3887 to connect to internet.


In first days it work normally. But after I install some softwares, the Network connection status disappear (in system tray), and when I go to Start menu/settings/network connection, I have to wait at least 3 minutes for the window to appear showing no network connection.


However I still can access to the internet normally, can access to Wireless access point...


The only thing is I can not access the network connection so that I can not change IP address, default gateway, DNS address...


Pls help,


Thanks.

Network connection status disappear?
right click the task bar, properties, choose start menu, choose customize, choose advanced tab, scroll down the list and click the My Network Places, close tabs, Go to Start, the My Network Places shortcut should appear the start menu. right click the My Network Places button, properties, right click local area network, properties, double click TCP/IP, input desired ip address gateway dns server, click apply.
Reply:go to Control panel%26gt; network connection


there you will find all your connections


right click on the one your using


or the one with the monitors turnd on


then go to property


check the 2 check boxes in the firs page that appears and it will show in the tray again


and from there you can also change your IP
Reply:try the status bar. left click then on the uper right hand corner of the screen scroll too the left. stop and take a breath, scratch your head for a minute then press OK
Reply:go to control panel, click on Network. it should show your current networks, right click on your network or wireless adapter name, chose properties, then you will find show network status check box click enable it.


sometimes specially with Microsoft environment you should clean your registry (using registry fix, or registry mechanic) slowness caused 90% becasue of viruses and registry, fix them and you will be ok