I have had SP3 for XP for a while. After downloading snd installing a batch of update through Windows Update, I can no longer connect to the network/internet. If it connect to the network the ISP address is 169.XXX.XXX.XXX when it should be 192.XXX.XXX.XXX. PC is homebuilt. 2WIRE router/modem. Unique SSID. 10, then changed to 11 (my laptop and other pc can access internet through router/modem). WPA2-Personal. Linksys WMP300N wireless adapter. I updated my computer two weeks ago and afterwards could not access the internet - limited or no connectivity. After trying different things, including system restore, decided to restore point of the update. I was then able to access internet until I again did a windows update. One of the updates for IE7, or XP (already had SP3), or Office seems to be the culprit. Which one I do not know. I need help fast!1 person needs an answerI do too

Since other computers can connect, the router is probably fine. It sounds like you inadvertently installed drivers for your network adapter from Windows Update. This is not a good idea but can happen if you have WU set to Automatic. Change WU from Automatic to "download and inform me when updates are ready" instead so you can look at what they are and make an informed installation choice. You always want security updates. You never want driver updates. You can try rolling back the drivers for your network adapter and if that doesn't work, reinstall them. Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from: 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.). Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers. To find out what hardware is in your computer: 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer. 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway) 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for WindowsMS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!

what you want to do is, right click on my computer, select device manager>network devices>select the problem card (if you have more than one)>right click>select uninstall>restart computer.simple. but it works! ^_^