Desktop Shortcut to Linksys Shared Network not working anymore

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melissaw312

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I am getting an error message "the drive or network connection that the shortcut refers to is unavailable.. make sure disk is properly inserted
or network resource is available, then try again"

I am using a new laptop with Windows Vista, and am trying to acess a shared network via wireless Linksys router in the office next to mine. WHen I click the shortcut from desktop to the shared drive it doesnt work. I just came back from a trip and before I left, the connection was fine. The person next door, with the Linksys in his office, can access the shared folders on the Linksys network. My computer is telling me that I am connected to the shared network and the signal strength is excellent, but the shortcut is not working.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!!!!!:D
 

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try resetting the router/or restarting your PC- unplug the power cord for a few minutes. if the pc is off or sleeping that the shared folders are on, you cannot connect.

If others can connect, but you cant. then It is your PC with the issue. Check the network and sharing center. Try a "repair" operation.
 

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System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB) and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Thanks I just tried resetting the router and restarting to no avail. I appear to be connected to the network router but the shared folders are not visible or accessible...
 

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melissaw312 said:
Thanks I just tried resetting the router and restarting to no avail. I appear to be connected to the network router but the shared folders are not visible or accessible...
Click to expand...

Either you have a limited connection, or should try this:

note- if you do not see the networked devices, then you are not connected. (if you do not see the network, then the key may have been changed in your absence)
Start> click "network"
 

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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB) and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
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