How Do You Fix XP Network Services?
With Windows XP networks, there are times when odd network problems may occur, and you may not know how to handle them. Problems may include slow network connections and difficulty with connecting to a network that are caused by either a slow Internet connection, faulty network settings or problems with the computer you are using. Fortunately, Windows XP offers several network services that help you fix network connection problems. Step 1 Open your Windows “Start” menu, and access the “Control Panel.” Select “Network Connections,” and then select “View Network Connections.” Right-click on “Local Area Connection.” Click on “Disable,” and wait for the status to change to “Disabled.” Right-click on the icon again, and click on “Enable.” Wait for the computer to enable the connection–the status changes to “Connected.” Disabling and re-enabling your connection can refresh the network and repair minor problems. Step 2 Repair the network connection. To do this, access the “Local Area Connect
