wireless zero configuration

[retiree]

How do I keep wireless zero configuration running all the time?
It stops when the computer is turned off or in hibernation for over night.
Right now I have to reconfigure wzc, then I have to go thru network
connections to reconfigure that before I can connect. I would like to connect
without all of these steps!
I have checked article 871122 from Microsoft, but that is WAY over my head
(I am a retiree with very limited computer experience!).
I am running Windows XP (service pack 2 as well). I have a linksys modem and
a dynex adapter.

[Robert L. (MS-MVP)]

Are you also running manufacturer wireless utility? the following posts may
help. Please post back with the result.
Windows cannot configure this ...
871122 in the microsoft knowledge base on the microsoft.com web >>
site. " >> > > Believe it or else, in most cases this is perfectly normal.
Windows ...
www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=7348&sid=9744ef7d457431fbaa7e133af0be97bd
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chicagotech.net :: View topic - Can't activate Wireless Zero ...
I referred to MS article ID: 871122 but looks like that something
disappeared in the Network connection. Following that article, "....In
Network Connections ...
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[Jack (MVP-Networking).]

Hi
May be this can Help.
http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

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[stkim]

[stkim]

[pattywac]

[Val]

hi, Jack,

perfect solution! simple and helpful!

thanks!

[dodo]

[sat]

your solution is help me a lot, thank u so much..
sat

[helpful indeed. Thanx Jack@discussions.microsoft.com Very helpful indeed. Thanx Jack]

[d@discussions.microsoft.com bob d]

[kbamsay]

Absolutely the most perfect answer. Thanks!

[AnaGhirelli]

[mabe]

wow i have spent a while trying to fix this problem and your advice was
quick, easy, and worked great. tx
mandy

[peter]

[dboye208]

WOW That was Easy! Thanx for the help Jack! I've struggled with that for a
while. Super simple. if you can't handle this, there's no hope

[Nicole1973]

Thank you.
Fast, easy, effective.

[Catman]

[jdm]

[Phillip Windell]

Right-Click on MyComputer Icon and choose "Manage"
Expand "Services and Applications" near the bottom
Select "Services"
Double-Click "Wireless Zero Configuration" on the right side
Set the Startup type to "Automatic"
Make sure it is currently "started".

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[Jeanine]

Make sure the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is set to "Automatic".
- Right click on My Computer and select Manage
- Double Click on Services and Applications
- Double Click on Services
- Scroll down to Wireless Zero Configuration

If this service is not enabled yet (that is, you right click on it and you
can't choose any options because they're "grayed out")---Double click on the
service.

In the window that appears next, choose "Automatic" from the drop down menu
next to "Startup Type". Then click on Apply and OK.

Look to the left of the screen under the title "Wireless Zero Configuration"
and you should see the blue option to Start the service---click on it.

Restart your computer. You should not have to manually start this service
because it starts automatically when you turn on your PC.

I hope this helps.

[Lee Mack]

[Unknown]

[retiree]

[BORRY65]

[keleitha]

Thank you, Jack. This was exactly what I needed! You're a lifesaver :)

[Shannon]

Jack,

Great stuff mate i am also not very good on the computer but was able to fix
the issue and again get on the net wirelessly.

Thanks alot for the info....

[@discussions.microsoft.com Rich (rjm250)]

Hello Jack-

I know you posted this a while ago, but I had a question.

I have followed the instructions in your link, but every time I start the
computer, I have to reperform the actions. Additionally, in miy wireless
settings, I periodically need to go into the advanced settings and reclick to
let windows configure my wireless access.

How do I get rid of the wireless zero configuration altogether, or can I
simply use it to manage my wireless?

Thanks-

[Lem]

Rich, you should always start a new thread rather than jumping on
someone else's, particularly an old one. And describe your system
(including Windows version), your symptoms (including error messages),
and exactly what you've done so far.

From your brief description, it sounds as if you still have a
manufacturer's utility active which is turning off WZC.

You don't say which of Jack's instructions you followed (he primarily
describes how to turn WZC on). If you do not want to use WZC, just set
its startup type to "disabled." If you do want to use WZC, you'll have
to find the option in your manufacturer's utility to do so. If you
identify what wifi adapter (and computer mfr) you have, perhaps someone
here will be able to help with more detail.

--
Lem -- MS-MVP

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[Exodus]

Too easy, you're a legend. Thanks

[diana]

--
iam not no computer wise just a grandma that needs a little help now and then

[Jose]

Jack, the information is still working. Thanks so much.

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> May be this can Help.
> http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "retiree" <ret...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4D2975A6-0605-48BA...@microsoft.com...

[cmd92284]

thank you for your post solved my problem in about 5 mins

[Mark]

What's happening here is that your computer is over-riding what you're doing.
You need to find the Wireless Settings of your computer manufacturer in the
Control Panel (mine is called Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility). Open that up
and it should give you an option to check or uncheck a box about letting it
manage your wirerlss settings. I've found this because I had the same
problem, I'm not a techy!
Good Luck,
Mark

[bobbluesea]

Jack, Thank-you! It helped me on 2-12-10. Bob

[John]

Great help thanks Jack. I was getting a headache trying to get my network
card to work.

[RobJ]

"Rich (rjm250)" wrote:

> Hello Jack-
>
> I know you posted this a while ago, but I had a question.
>
> I have followed the instructions in your link, but every time I start the
> computer, I have to reperform the actions. Additionally, in miy wireless
> settings, I periodically need to go into the advanced settings and reclick to
> let windows configure my wireless access.
>
> How do I get rid of the wireless zero configuration altogether, or can I
> simply use it to manage my wireless?

I am in the same boat. Everytime I log off, or restart, or shutdown and
restart...I have to manually restart wireless zero configuration. I have
indicated it is supposed to start automatically, but and when I go in, that
is still the option shown, but obviously, it doesn't start automatically.
This all just started happening. Please help.

[Cill]

Hi there

I searched Microsoft website for people who'd had issues with wireless
connection having to be reconfigured each time the pc was restarted, as I'd
been trying to sort this issue out since installing a Netgear wireless
utility onto my pc. The netgear utility would take SO long to find the
network I wanted to connect to, sometimes days. So I thought I'd try using
Windows as the default manager which usually worked while the pc was on but I
would lose the connection each time I turned the pc off and connectivity
would vary considerably while I was online.
I found 'retirees' question and hence your suggestion - just wanted to thank
you for a simple & clear solution. I did what you suggested and it seems
that Windows is now happily the manger running my wireless application (big
sigh of relief) :)
I tried using the article Microsoft provided but your suggestion proved
easier to understand and apply - so BIG thank you as this issue has been
frustrating me for over a month now!!
:)

[abdulfattah56]

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