Wireless Networking May Not Function When You Use the "Safe Mode with Networking" Option (305616)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
This article was previously published under Q305616

SYMPTOMS

When you start your Windows XP-based computer by using the Safe Mode with Networking option, the wireless network adapters may not function.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because the Safe Mode with Networking option does not start the services for the Zero Configuration utility (a built-in utility) that is used by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 802.11 wireless local area network (LAN) standard network adapters nor does it start the service for IEEE 802.1x wireless LAN standard authentication.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, attach or use a standard-wired network adapter.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/13/2006
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb KB305616
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