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Local area connectio adapter is not working properly.

Anonymous
2010-12-07T17:27:03+00:00

what is the local area connection adapter, and how do repair it? when im on line it will shut down my computer but i can still hear the HD running. but it disconnects from the internet. what do i do? ( iam not THECH savey)

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-12-08T08:41:42+00:00

    Hi,

    Local Area Connection adapter is your Network Adapter. You can fix the problem by configuring some power setting on your computer.

    Follow these steps:

    a. Go to start and then click on Control Panel.

    b. Now click on Power options.

    c. Then click on Change Plan settings.

    d. Now click on the option, “Put the computer to sleep”.

    e. From the drop down menu, select “Never” and click on Save Changes.

    f. Now click on “Change advanced power settings”.

    g. Expand “wireless adapter settings”.

    h. Then expand power saving mode and select the option “Maximum performance”.

    i. Click on Ok.

    Also refer this link for additional troubleshooting steps:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-fix-network-adapter-problems

    Regards,Afzal Taher - Microsoft Support. Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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