Startup Network Icon

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Danny

When my Windows XP starts up, it automatically places the
networking (two computers) icon in the bottom right
corner of my screen with a red X on it since it is not
connected. My computer is connected via a wireless
router so this icon is not necessary and serves only as a
link to open my Network Connections box. I want to get
rid of it, but I can't find it anywhere under
msconfig.exe. How can I stop it from appearing there
everytime I start my computer?
 
When my Windows XP starts up, it automatically places the
networking (two computers) icon in the bottom right
corner of my screen with a red X on it since it is not
connected. My computer is connected via a wireless
router so this icon is not necessary and serves only as a
link to open my Network Connections box. I want to get
rid of it, but I can't find it anywhere under
msconfig.exe. How can I stop it from appearing there
everytime I start my computer?
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Have you tried using Always Hide on this icon in the Customize
Notifications screen? (right click over the time display and select
Customize Notifications)
 
Go to CONTROL PANEL, NETWORK CONNECTIONS. There should be
an icon of two computers labeled "Local area connection".
Right-click the icon and select properties and there
should be a check box that says "Show icon in
notification area when connected", just uncheck it.
 
I'm assuming this is for a standard Ethernet Adapter. If so, right click My Network Places and select Properties. Right click the connection in question and select Disable. Since you're not using it anyway..............
 
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