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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-2"><strong>1. Restart your device (computer, PC, Laptop,...)</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Sometimes you are using the device and the <strong><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/apps-say-no-internet-connection-786">apps say no internet connection</a></strong>. This may cause you concern. In fact, a simple restart of your device has a variety of advantages, including improved performance and connectivity to management servers. The steps to restart are as follows:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr">Any open files on your PC should be saved. Any open software programs should be closed.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Click the Windows Start button in the taskbar's lower left corner.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">A fly out will show when you click the power button symbol, with options to Sleep, Shut off, or Restart.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">To turn off the computer, click Shut down.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Turn on the computer and connect to the internet once more.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">See also: <strong><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/internet-connection-sharing-not-working-windows-10-789">Internet connection sharing not working windows 10</a></strong></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-22"><strong>2. Reset the cable/DSL modem</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Internet connection problems on Windows XP are often caused by the device's modem. You can repair the connection by resetting the modem as follows:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr">Shut down the device and the DSL router.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Remove the AC adapter plug from the cable/DSL device's rear and wait for all of the device's lights to go out.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Wait for the AC adapter to completely reset before reconnecting it to the cable or DSL modem.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Wait for Windows to fully launch before turning on the PC.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Allow the computer to fully boot up.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Restart your Internet connection.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Reset the cable/DSL modem" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-do-i-fix-my-internet-connection-on-windows-xp-2.jpg" style="display:block; height:497px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Reset the cable/DSL modem</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-42"><strong>3. Reinstall network adapter drivers</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Reinstall the software drivers to ensure that all software related to the networking device is properly installed and linked. To repair the network adapter, perform these steps:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr">Right-click My Computer and select Properties from the menu that appears.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">The Device Manager button is located on the Hardware tab.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Select the name displayed inside the Network Adapters category by clicking the addition symbol (+) next to Network Adapters.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Then select Uninstall from the Action menu.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Restart the computer after clicking OK.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">The program should be installed automatically if the network adapter is plug-and-play suitable. Any instructions that arise during the process should be followed.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-58"><strong>4. Troubleshoot protocol configurations</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">This section is provided to assist in troubleshooting settings that affect Internet connectivity when ISP support is unavailable. To reset the network settings, perform the following steps:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr">Start -&gt; Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connections.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Click Network Connections twice.</p>
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</ul>
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	<p dir="ltr">Select Properties from the context menu when you right-click Local Area Network.</p>
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</ul>
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	<p dir="ltr">From the list of items for your connection, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) name that corresponds to the Ethernet Adapter name.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Select the Internet Protocol name and then click the Properties button.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Close the TCP/IP Settings window by clicking OK, and then close the Local Area Connection Properties window by clicking OK.</p>
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</ul>
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	<p dir="ltr">Restart the computer and try again to connect to the Internet.</p>
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</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Troubleshoot protocol configurations" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-do-i-fix-my-internet-connection-on-windows-xp-3.jpg" style="display:block; height:400px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Troubleshoot protocol configurations</em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-85"><strong>5. Use additional Internet-based software</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Actually, a connection can be prevented by the Internet browser and other software that accesses the Internet. To change how your computer's software interacts with the Internet, take the following steps:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr">Select Control Panel from the Start menu.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Select the Connections tab from Network and Internet Connections, Internet Options.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Select Automatically detect settings from the LAN Settings menu.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Remove the asterisks from Use an automatic configuration script and a proxy server for your LAN.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">To close the windows, click OK twice. Any other open windows should be closed.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr">Connect to the Internet once more.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Use additional Internet-based software" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-do-i-fix-my-internet-connection-on-windows-xp-4.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Use additional Internet-based software</em></p>
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