dial-up status incorrect, icon doesn't appear is systray

[MJ]

Problem: the status of my dial-up connection is always
listed as "disconnected" even while I am connected. When
dial-up connection is activated, the icon for the
connection no longer shows up in the system tray. The
only way I can disconnect the dial-up connection is to
reboot, because all of the normal ways to disconnect
don't work because the status is miscommunicated somehow
to the system as already disconnected.

Problem started: after I defragmented my system drive.
I didn't make any changes to the XP operating system, or
delete any system-related files.

Tried: setting up a new dial-up connection. Made sure
the "show icon in notification area..." box is checked in
both the old and new connections. Rebooted numerous times.

I'm baffled. HELP!!!!!!!

[_ J _]

Hello,

I suggest you visit MS-MVP Kelly's website and read

"Troubleshooting the Notification Area" at
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na

Jan


>-----Original Message-----
>Problem: the status of my dial-up connection is always
>listed as "disconnected" even while I am connected. When
>dial-up connection is activated, the icon for the
>connection no longer shows up in the system tray. The
>only way I can disconnect the dial-up connection is to
>reboot, because all of the normal ways to disconnect
>don't work because the status is miscommunicated somehow
>to the system as already disconnected.
>
>Problem started: after I defragmented my system drive.
>I didn't make any changes to the XP operating system, or
>delete any system-related files.
>
>Tried: setting up a new dial-up connection. Made sure
>the "show icon in notification area..." box is checked in
>both the old and new connections. Rebooted numerous times.
>
>I'm baffled. HELP!!!!!!!