Hi,
  My HP notebook computer came with wireless/bluetooth and it worked fine
until I installed a DSL line and then I attempted to install a wireless
router and then I encountered a problem where my computer would not boot up
an I had to restore the system to a previous date. Now the little wireless
icon in my toolbar says that  the WLAN/bluetooth is constantly disabled even
though the computer setup, the device manager, the wirelss button all say it
is enabled, does anyone have any ideas?
thanks....

Are you using the wireless software comes with the notebook? You may wan to disable it while using XP wireless. This search result may help,

wireless setup How to fix wireless connection issues How to use Ad Hoc connection Tips for Best Performance XP Wireless Network Connection Drops Every Few Minutes ...
      www.chicagotech.net/wireless.htm 


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
    My HP notebook computer came with wireless/bluetooth and it worked fine
  until I installed a DSL line and then I attempted to install a wireless
  router and then I encountered a problem where my computer would not boot up
  an I had to restore the system to a previous date. Now the little wireless
  icon in my toolbar says that  the WLAN/bluetooth is constantly disabled even
  though the computer setup, the device manager, the wirelss button all say it
  is enabled, does anyone have any ideas?
  thanks....

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