"David" wrote:

> I am using Windows XP Home Edition on a Sharp Laptop. I've got a built-in
> wirless connection. I tested a USB 802.11b adapter, before giving it to a
> friend. It worked fine, so I gave it away, then removed the drivers.
>
> Now, Windows is saying that it cannot configure my built-in wireless
> network, because the Wireless Zero Configuration service is not started. I
> followed the instructions in the KB article 871122, up to the point where I
> tried to start the service. The service does NOT appear in the services list,
> so I can't "double click" on it.
>
> I've also tried to manually start the service by running "svchost.exe -k
> netsrvc" but that didn't work either.  Help! How can I get the service
> restarted?

"balong" <bal***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> "David" wrote:
>
>> I am using Windows XP Home Edition on a Sharp Laptop. I've got a built-in
>> wirless connection. I tested a USB 802.11b adapter, before giving it to a
>> friend. It worked fine, so I gave it away, then removed the drivers.
>>
>> Now, Windows is saying that it cannot configure my built-in wireless
>> network, because the Wireless Zero Configuration service is not started.
>> I
>> followed the instructions in the KB article 871122, up to the point where
>> I
>> tried to start the service. The service does NOT appear in the services
>> list,
>> so I can't "double click" on it.
>>
>> I've also tried to manually start the service by running "svchost.exe -k
>> netsrvc" but that didn't work either.  Help! How can I get the service
>> restarted?