Microsoft KB Archive/305616

= Wireless Networking May Not Function When You Use the &quot;Safe Mode with Networking&quot; Option =

Article ID: 305616

Article Last Modified on 12/1/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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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
Keywords: kbnetwork kbprb KB305616

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