Solved Red X thru network icon in taskbar

[Nikilet]

After rebooting my computer this morning, the red x remained on the network icon in the taskbar. I right-clicked on it and selected "Diagnose & Repair" and it said no problems were detected. I am able to use the Internet. I normally leave my computer on. Due to weather I shut it down last night. When I turned it on this morning and booted up this is the situation. Normally if I have this red X I can't connect. Can anyone advise?

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Sounds like a small malfunction
Try a reboot
If that does not work go to search by the start button and type notfication
In the notification area untick the network icon
reboot
Then retick the icon. It should be ok.

 

[Nikilet]

I did reboot and that worked. For future reference, I can't follow your other directions. Could you clarify? Thanks for your answer!

 

[Brink]

Hello Nikilet,

Method One in the tutorial below will help show you what Richard posted for the second part above.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/106787-notification-area-system-icons.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[richc46]

TY for letting us know that the procedure worked

Brink thanks for the additional explanation.

 

[Nikilet]

Thanks to both of you. I get it now -- the second set of directions. Now if I can just remember it if I ever need it.

 

[richc46]

Those tutorials make even the most difficult task easy to understand. Im glad that we solved your problem and you learned something new. Come back any time, with questions or just to learn and have fun.

 

[Nikilet]

What a wonderful invitation. To be made to feel welcome, instead of like a dumby and a pest ... that is becoming kind of rare on many forums.

Have a great day!

 

[Brink]

My motto is, "There are no dumb questions, just the people who do not ask them."

No one should ever feel or be treated any less for simply asking a question that they didn't know about. How else are we to learn if we do not ask.

 

[richc46]

Ask a question feel like a fool for a minute. Dont ask, be a fool for the rest of your life.