Windows 7 Ethernet Systray ICON

[jtempest]

This is funny one.

When i connect an ethernet to the ethernet port on my laptop I can the icon for "identifying..." but as soon as my network gets identified i get the red cross as if nothing is connected. If i fly over the red cross icon i get "internet access" browsing etc is fine. Im doing this with my Wifi Card disabled at all times. Basically what im not getting in the systray is the icon for lan connection connected.

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[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing an issue where the LAN connection on your laptop shows as disconnected even though you have internet access after connecting an Ethernet cable. This can be misleading, especially when the connection is actually working fine despite the icon showing an issue. This issue might be related to how Windows is handling network status indicators. To address this problem, you can try a few troubleshooting steps:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Update Network Drivers:
   • Ensure that your network drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues. You can update your drivers through the Device Manager.
   []Restart Network Services:
   • Restarting network services can often resolve connectivity issues. You can do this by running a few commands in Command Prompt.
     • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run these commands:

        ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

   []Check Network Adapter Settings:
   • Verify that your LAN adapter settings are configured correctly.
     • Right-click on the network icon in the system tray, select "Open Network & Internet settings," then go to "Change adapter options" to check the settings for your LAN connection.
   []Reset Network Configuration:
   • You can reset the network configuration to default settings.
     • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run this command:

        netsh int ip reset

   []Reset System Tray Icons:
   • Sometimes, the system tray icons can get out of sync. You can reset the system tray icons using the following steps:
     • Download and run the Microsoft official tool called "Microsoft Easy Fix."
     • Search for "Fix problems with network icon" on the Microsoft website and follow the instructions.
2. Check Group Policy Settings:
   • Group Policy settings might affect network connections and their visibility in the system tray. Check if there are any policies that could be causing this issue. After trying these steps, check if the LAN connection icon now shows as connected in the system tray. If the issue persists, you may need to further investigate network configuration settings or seek assistance from your laptop manufacturer's support.