After you wake a Windows Vista-based computer from sleep or from hibernation, the network icon in the notification area does not show the correct connectivity status
| Article ID | : | 937477 |
| Last Review | : | June 12, 2007 |
| Revision | : | 1.1 |
SYMPTOMS
| • | The network icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar is not updated to show the connectivity status of the computer. |
| • | If you connect a network cable to the computer or if you connect to a wireless network, the network icon in the notification area incorrectly shows the connectivity status as disconnected. |
| • | If you move the pointer over the network icon in the notification area, the Currently connected to ScreenTip does not appear as expected. |
| • | If you click the network icon in the notification area, the Currently connected to ScreenTip does not appear as expected.
Note In this case, the expected ScreenTip should contain a Connect to a network link and a Network and Sharing Center link. |
You experience these symptoms even though you can successfully connect both to wired networks and to wireless networks.
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WORKAROUND
| • | Restart the computer. | ||||||||||||
| • | Use the Network and Sharing Center to view the connectivity status of the computer. To open the Network and Sharing Center, click Start , type Network and Sharing Center in the Start Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center in the Programs list. |
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| • | End the Explorer.exe process, and then restart this process. To do this, follow these steps:
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the sleep state and about the hibernation state in Windows Vista, see the Turn off a computer: frequently asked questions topic in Windows Help and Support. To view this information online, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
APPLIES TO
| • | Windows Vista Ultimate |
| • | Windows Vista Enterprise |
| • | Windows Vista Business |
| • | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| • | Windows Vista Home Basic |
| • | Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition |
| • | Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition |
| • | Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition |
| • | Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition |
| • | Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition |
| • | Windows Vista Starter |
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