Getting incorrect message from Network icon on lower right of desktop?

**Marv6** · 7th November 2008

When I put the cursor over the network icon in the lower right of the tool bar it gives me the message that I am not currently connected any network, but the icon is flashing and I am connected to the internet. Is there a way to refresh this icon? Thanks.

**MitchellCooley** · 8th November 2008

See if this helps; open Network and Sharing Center. Make sure your network is set to private and Network Discovery is set to custom (turn off all the sharing in the drop down menu)

**Marv6** · 9th November 2008

Thanks, My network is private, will check the Network discovery, and I do have some sharing in the drop down menu, which I will change if the problem re-occurs. I re-booted and it now shows that I am connected. I googled the problem and found that a lot of people seem to have this problem, but no sure answers, other than restoring,etc.

**mattman** · 11th November 2008

Do you have SP1?

After installing SP1, try remaking the settings (reset them to other settings, restart, then set them back again).

I have changed settings since SP1 and they seem to be what I originally wanted.

Matt

**Marv6** · 11th November 2008

Mattman,

Thanks for the response. I do have SP1, but have been having it, and this problem just started to occur. I will do as you suggested, when it happens again and see if it resolves the problem.