Wireless problem

STEE

I have an old DELL Dimension 8250 series PC with Windows XP I was trying today to connect it to the internet with an "tp-link AC600 Nano wireless USB adapter ARCHER T2U Nano" Eveything installed ok but, when I click "connect"on my network from the list. A small balloon pops up on the task bar saying windows needs a certificate to connect to my network. How can I fix this ? Its a bit weird because, If I click "connect" it seems to connect to the internet but its not. Internet Explorer does not work. It just shows what speed I have etc Anyway could anybody help me out please ? I dunno what to do

STEE

The message in the balloon says "Windows was unable to find a certificate to log you on to the network" This computer was never used on the internet before. So, Do I need updates ? How do I fix this problem ?

smuggler.ie

really ? in 2022 ?

I'd say, even if you are vintage enthusiast, keep that computer of the network.

kippy

Not a good idea connecting XP to the network but you should still be able do it.

Double check that the date and time on the machine is correct.

niallb

I remember this happening to me years ago. In the network properties there's a checkbox in the encryption settings called something like EAP or Enterprise authentication... Turn it off.

It's also possible that XP won't support the WPA2 or WPA3 on your router.

Boot Chrome Flex on it for safety. XP is just dangerous. Alternatively if you can spare €80 you'll probably pick up a more modern pc which will give you a much better experience.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119534785#Comment_119534785

Why is it not a good idea connecting XP to the network ? The time and date is wrong Its 23 March 2003 time is 20:10 lol

STEE

I followed steps from this link https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/255/ but, when I enter my network key it says this " The network password needs to be 40 bits or 104 bits depending on your network configuration This can be entered as 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters " How can I fix this ?

kippy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119538697#Comment_119538697

Its essentially an unsupported operating system and as such unpatched and insecure.

If the date and time is wrong or the machine cannot retain the date and time you will have numerous issues accessing network resources.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119534746#Comment_119534746

I use it for old video games that run on Windows XP Why keep it off the network ?

kippy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119538716#Comment_119538716

It is unsupported and unpatched and relatively easy to get infected.

If you run video games on it, then I'd suggest not connecting to the internet unless you need to and not leaving it connected.

STEE

When I enter my network key it says this " The network password needs to be 40 bits or 104 bits depending on your network configuration This can be entered as 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters " How can I fix this ?

smuggler.ie

Play your games, just off the network.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119538779#Comment_119538779

Isnt' that WEP protocol

read this, look up for more

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/network-password-40-bits-or-104bits-5-or-13-ascii.1569727/

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119538743#Comment_119538743

So the OS can get infected ? I thought I would be protected since I have Norton anti-virus. I need to connect to the internet because I want to play MP games that are Windows XP/Vista only. That's why Im using such an old system. I recently bought two games, CoD 4 MW and True Crime Streets of LA which only run on Windows XP/Vista

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119539084#Comment_119539084

According to that link, I need Windows Service Pack 3 Where can I download it though ?

Lewis_Benson

Is this a piss take?

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540049#Comment_119540049

lol what ! No I need help with this problem

Glaceon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119538779#Comment_119538779

Probably Windows XP Service Pack 1 or earlier. SP3 (or SP2 with the KB893357 update) is needed for WPA2 support. But I really don't recommend connecting this to any sort of network.

STEE

Can Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare and True Crime Streets of LA be installed on a Windows 7 PC ?

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540203#Comment_119540203

Why do you recommend not connecting to a network ? I thought my Norton anti-virus would protect my system

Glaceon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540238#Comment_119540238

Windows XP is completely unsupported and has been since 2014. So there’s no updates against security issues discovered after that date. Your copy of Norton probably won’t get updates either due to its age.

newmember2

Run an XP VM on a more modern PC would be a better option IMO. As it is XP is full of holes, easy to get infected - I'd imagine your AV is possibly way out of date also. Your wireless possibly has security protocol issues. Have you used this dongle with this router successfully on another device? The XP machine wifi probably needs to be WPA2 PSK so check what you have it set to.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540255#Comment_119540255

Norton Anti-Virus 2003 was originally on the system but, was never used So, I updated it to Norton Anti-Virus 360

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540261#Comment_119540261

What is a XP VM ? My anti-virus is Norton Anti-Virus 360. The system originally had Norton Anti-Virus 2003 but I updated it to 360

the whole year inn

What games are you playing on XP ? Have you tried running them through compatibility mode on a newer system OS.

Could you get the games on steam?

Why do you need them to connect to a network.

theteal

Do not connect a Windows xp machine to the Internet. It has many vulnerabilities and has not been patched in about a decade. Its a sitting duck for any bad actors having a sniff about. If they can get into the xp machine, then they can get into the rest of your LAN from there. Your anti virus will not protect from core system vulnerabilities.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540416#Comment_119540416

I need to connect to a network to play MP games.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540261#Comment_119540261

I googled XP VM and at the top of the page it says "Windows XP Mode is a feature of the Windows 7 operating system that allows it to run applications that are only compatible with Windows XP. XP-mode applications are made available on the host Windows 7 desktop using a tool called seamless windows." Would running Windows XP mode in Windows 7 be better than using the XP system ? Where can I download Windows XP mode for Windows 7 ?

the whole year inn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119543668#Comment_119543668

I would think the simpist option here is to use steam , are the games avaliable on that.

If not, can you get a copy of the games to be installed on Windows 10 .

If you must use XP would you do a fresh install of it and then install the service packs?

Ive never used that seamless mode but is that not just a VM .

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540238#Comment_119540238

Here's why: (old article)

https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/study-unpatched-pcs-compromised-in-20-minutes/

and...

https://it.slashdot.org/story/08/07/15/0123245/estimating-the-time-to-own-of-an-unpatched-windows-pc

Just don't.

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119544835#Comment_119544835

Does windows 10 and 11 have a feature that allows you to run Windows XP games ? I dont even know what the seamless mode is. Someone above mentioned it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119540261#Comment_119540261

Can a VM run games ? The XP VM is only for windows 7 pro and up. I only have Windows 7 Home Premium. I guess I'll have to wait until I get a new PC

the whole year inn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119545231#Comment_119545231

Do you not get a free upgrade to Windows 10 ?

STEE

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119545947#Comment_119545947

Where can I download the for free upgrade?

riclad

There's no security updates for windows xp, if you go on random websites you can get a virus, malware, keylogger, without knowing it, you could install Linux mint, 32 bit version and you, d be safe to use the Web, dual boot windows, Linux, look on YouTube how to install Linux mint, it's free. Norton does not protect the pc, since theres no security updates for the os from Microsoft. Malware could send your passwords, pin no to a hacker.

riclad

You can dual boot windows and Linux, use Linux to browse the Web, installing Linux also installs the necessary drivers for WiFi , ethernet motherboard devices on your pc