Red X on network icon, but still can access internet

[Alsatian]

I have a bit of a strange problem that's been there for quite some time now, but I've only just recently began to become annoyed by it. On my icon tray, the network icon is displayed as if I have no connection what so ever. However, I can fully access the internet. I can't, however, connect to my homegroup and use the wireless printer in the house and other devices.

I have Google'd the absolute f**king shit out of this problem and tried countless methods to try and resolve it (updating drivers, editing the registry, resetting the router etc.), but to no avail.

Here's some pictures to clarify what I'm talking about:

As you can see here, it would appear that I have no wireless connection.


However, if I click on the icon, it actually shows I'm connected.


I tried going into the Network and Sharing Center to try and clear things up, but once again it tells me I'm not connected.


I'm really at a loss here... I don't know what the problem is. The signal between my laptop and the router downstairs is quite poor (something I'll soon be fixing) but if that was the issue, then how would I still be able to connect to the internet and browse at a very fast speed?

Any help or suggestions here would be greatly appreciated, as soon I may have to resort to reinstalling Windows... something I really really really don't want to do.

Running a Packard Bell EasyNote TJ68 on Windows 7 64-bit.

[ElMartu]

I'd guess it's more related to your internet set up than Windows, so don't go reinstalling that shit

[Devin]

I've had that same nonsense before, it would say I don't have a connection yet the internet works perfectly fine, I ended up hiding the icon from the tray because it got too annoying and I wasn't bothered to find a solution. 

[Khm]

Try your reseau card, i got the same problem (if you're using WIFI ofc) and it need to change it.

[Devin]

So you're able to access the internet without a problem but you're not able to see or access any computers on your local network?
Perhaps the error is there because of some network file sharing settings or some nonsense, it could be down to bad connectivity to the router too.
If you move closer to the router does the icon still have a red cross with higher connectivity?

[Alsatian]

I've had that same nonsense before, it would say I don't have a connection yet the internet works perfectly fine, I ended up hiding the icon from the tray because it got too annoying and I wasn't bothered to find a solution. 

I wouldn't be too bothered by it if it wasn't for the fact that I can't access any devices on my local network.

Try your reseau card, i got the same problem (if you're using WIFI ofc) and it need to change it.

My what card!?

So you're able to access the internet without a problem but you're not able to see or access any computers on your local network?
Perhaps the error is there because of some network file sharing settings or some nonsense, it could be down to bad connectivity to the router too.
If you move closer to the router does the icon still have a red cross with higher connectivity?

Yep. I can use the internet, but no devices such as printers, other computers and my Xbox appear.

I've looked at the file sharing settings and nothing seems to be out of the ordinary - it should work. If I move closer the red cross remains, but with a higher connectivity, yes.

I'm assuming this a problem relating to the connectivity with the router or something else to do with it. But like I said, the problem doesn't go away even if I stand right next to it with my laptop.

[Devin]

Were you able to access the local computers on the network before?
Also give a look if uPNP - Universal Plug and Play is enabled in the routers settings.

Give this a try:

1. Clear all preferred/saved wireless network passwords and information from your network configuration. Right click on manage, click wireless on the left, delete everything.
2. Ensure the network manager service is running.

Or...

I had the same issue and this is how i solved it
services.msc set "WWAN AutoConfig" to automatic, and start the service.
in device manager uninstall ALL network adapters. Then right click and select "Scan Hardware For Changes" allow windows 7 to install the adapters. (No need to select remove driver)
This solved the problem for me.

Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/network-icon-show-red-x-even-though-wireless/2cf5b096-cd1d-4d57-ab43-fd0539a24787

[Alsatian]

Or...

Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/network-icon-show-red-x-even-though-wireless/2cf5b096-cd1d-4d57-ab43-fd0539a24787

I tried this, but as soon as I went to start the service, I got an Error 5: Access is denied.  :bye:

I'll try your other method later.