Let's go back in time for a moment and give a tip for Windows XP. Last week I was asked more than once why laptops can't detect a wireless network, so I decided to write an article about it.
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How to Fix WiFi Not Working on Windows XP [Tutorial]
If you were connected to a wireless network with your laptop at home or at the office and now for some reason your wireless connection is giving you problems. For example, when you start up your computer, it doesn't automatically connect to the wireless network and you can't see the available wireless networks. Not even those of your neighbors. Or when you open the wireless connection properties in Windows XP, the Wireless Networks tab isn't displayed (see the image below). Don't try to reinstall the drivers for your wireless adapter right away. This could be because Wireless Zero Configuration, an important service, has been stopped or disabled for some reason.
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
Open Administrative Tools and double-click on Services.