The WiFi connection ive been using is...well...gone

[Wyrm]

So ive been using my neighbors WiFi for a few weeks with no problems (except a low connection %). Yesterday i was surfing the net, and the power filckered off and back on real quick. I lost the connection, and figured it was due to their router cutting off. I restarted my lappy, and all the other connections were showing up, but the one ive been using is gone. And again today, its not there. This wouldnt be a problem if the other ones werent password protected. So, is there anything i can do on my end, or is this something the owner will have to deal with? Its reaaly not that big of a deal cause my internet is supposed to be activated tomorrow, its just really buggin me.

[Jazzmarazz]

It sounds like they switched off their router. Were they aware that you were using it?

[Wyrm]

Hahaha noooooooo your probably right. But they shouldve turned it back on by now >.< maybe it got hit by lightning lol

[Jazzmarazz]

Hahaha noooooooo your probably right. But they shouldve turned it back on by now >.< maybe it got hit by lightning lol

It is a possibility. Or they could be gone for the week, and turn stuff off when they leave.

[Wyrm]

But i was using when the power flickered, so it was on. And i know theyre not gone, their car is in the parking lot. But like i said, ill have my own tomorrow, so im not worried about it.

[SamKitsune]

I hate it when that happens! XD I never bother on why I always turn off my PC, router, modem, and basically every electronics around. I may sometimes have a blackout, or maybe I want to protect my stuff. They are not cheap, you know. Even if you have a reliable battery back-up, it still a good idea to turn them off.

BTW, I have a Wi-Fi connection problem, but I don't think it's the router's fault. Lately, my other PC's Wi-Fi connection has failed. My PC is a desktop without Wi-Fi card. So I have to use an adaptor. The thing is I tried a lot of adaptors, and still will not work. I set up the connection perfectly, but no connection. I suspected the reason may be that I delete something that is crucial for Wi-Fi connection, or maybe the Internet connection in general. My PC was attacked by Trojans and other viruses, and McAfee picks it up immediately. I deleted on what is harming my PC . . . but at the same time, I may deleted my connection. ;

So . . . how am I suppose to fix it? Which programs are crucial for Internet connection, or is there a way to fix the problem easily?

[bigbigbuddy]

I hate it when that happens! XD I never bother on why I always turn off my PC, router, modem, and basically every electronics around. I may sometimes have a blackout, or maybe I want to protect my stuff. They are not cheap, you know. Even if you have a reliable battery back-up, it still a good idea to turn them off.

BTW, I have a Wi-Fi connection problem, but I don't think it's the router's fault. Lately, my other PC's Wi-Fi connection has failed. My PC is a desktop without Wi-Fi card. So I have to use an adaptor. The thing is I tried a lot of adaptors, and still will not work. I set up the connection perfectly, but no connection. I suspected the reason may be that I delete something that is crucial for Wi-Fi connection, or maybe the Internet connection in general. My PC was attacked by Trojans and other viruses, and McAfee picks it up immediately. I deleted on what is harming my PC . . . but at the same time, I may deleted my connection. ;

So . . . how am I suppose to fix it? Which programs are crucial for Internet connection, or is there a way to fix the problem easily?

There's many problems with this =P but can be fixed:

Stuff you should do:
+ I recommend you get rid of McAfee, as it has been reported to be useless/malware itself =P BUT i could be wrong
+ Get a firewall installed if you don't already have one.
+ Check to see if you have a drivers disc for the adapters, if not search on Google to see if you need a driver
+ Remove/Uninstall any of your adapter's programs/drivers so that we can start fresh =]
+ Disable any other internet connections that are enabled on your computer
+ Virus scan, a must. I recommend AVG.
+ Run a scan through Spybot Search & Destroy (Download here)
+ Run CCleaner Registry Cleaner (Download CCleaner here)

Than after that reinstall the adapter (with the drivers if you need them) you would like to use, than see if it works =]

IF It doesn't work:
Can you tell me your PC specs and what adapters you are using?

[SamKitsune]

There's many problems with this =P but can be fixed:

Stuff you should do:
+ I recommend you get rid of McAfee, as it has been reported to be useless/malware itself =P BUT i could be wrong
+ Get a firewall installed if you don't already have one.
+ Check to see if you have a drivers disc for the adapters, if not search on Google to see if you need a driver
+ Remove/Uninstall any of your adapter's programs/drivers so that we can start fresh =]
+ Disable any other internet connections that are enabled on your computer
+ Virus scan, a must. I recommend AVG.
+ Run a scan through Spybot Search & Destroy (Download here)
+ Run CCleaner Registry Cleaner (Download CCleaner here)

Than after that reinstall the adapter (with the drivers if you need them) you would like to use, than see if it works =]

IF It doesn't work:
Can you tell me your PC specs and what adapters you are using?

Hmm . . . I do suspected it may be that McAfee is not the right choice for Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware program. It fail to noticed a Trojan that looks like an Anti-Virus program. I guess that started it all.

CCleaner is not a free program, and trial version will last a short time. Should I still use that?

I heard that WinSockFix XP may work. Should I consider using that?

Well, I will try those steps. I really hope it works.

[Wyrm]

Wow. this post went completely off topic (sort of lol) but youll all be glad to know i now have my OWN internet access, so my neighbors can suck one lmao

[SamKitsune]

Wow. this post went completely off topic (sort of lol) but youll all be glad to know i now have my OWN internet access, so my neighbors can suck one lmao

What are you talking about? My Wi-Fi connection on my other PC is gone. So that makes it on topic.

[bigbigbuddy]

Hmm . . . I do suspected it may be that McAfee is not the right choice for Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware program. It fail to noticed a Trojan that looks like an Anti-Virus program. I guess that started it all.

CCleaner is not a free program, and trial version will last a short time. Should I still use that?

I heard that WinSockFix XP may work. Should I consider using that?

Well, I will try those steps. I really hope it works.

CCleaner is free, it always has been. You just have the option of donating. =P (Here's the actual download link)

WinSockFix seems reliable =]

Wow. this post went completely off topic (sort of lol) but youll all be glad to know i now have my OWN internet access, so my neighbors can suck one lmao

Seems on topic to me, and congratz =D

[SamKitsune]

CCleaner is free, it always has been. You just have the option of donating. =P (Here's the actual download link)

WinSockFix seems reliable =]

I didn't know that. Well, I guess I'll use that.

The source of the problem I figured would be the registery. I think the Internet service must of certain registeries present. So if CCleaner doesn't work, I may have to use WinSockFix XP.

[bigbigbuddy]

I didn't know that. Well, I guess I'll use that.

The source of the problem I figured would be the registery. I think the Internet service must of certain registeries present. So if CCleaner doesn't work, I may have to use WinSockFix XP.

Perfect =] if it works, i'm glad to be of assistance ^^