Network Connection is empty or missing network connections icons - WinXP

Issue:

Network Connection is empty or missing network connections icons - WinXP


Solutions:

(A) Blow drivers

(B) Start, Run. cmd.exe
regsvr32 netshell.dll
regsvr32 netcfgx.dll
regsvr32 netman.dll

If netman.dll is missing

(C) Get a copy of netman.dll

Download the dll from http://www.dlldump.com/dll-files/N_3.html to c:\windows\system32\ to c:\windows\system32\

And then register the file in registry by typing in the run tab:

regsvr32 netman.dll


*You might possible get an error about wzcsapi.dll. get a copy of it too.

(D) TCP/IP Services should be on.

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. Click Networking Services, and then click Details.
Verify that Simple TCP/IP Services is turned on.


Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825826

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