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How to Repair Wi Fi Connection After Windows Service Pack 2 Upgrade

When Service Pack 2 of Windows XP was launched, Microsoft sent through a hotfix (Q815485) that kills Wireless adapters from working with the new system files. You can resolve this problem in one of three ways, depending on whether you use...

Author: Micah Soto04 March 20201 minutes read

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Method 1 of 3:

Resolution If You Don't Use WPA

Remove the hotfix (if it is already installed, using the following steps:
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485.
3. Click Remove. You might see a message that programs won't work if the update is removed. Ignore it, and click Yes to remove the update.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Rerun the Smart Display Setup Wizard.