Dial-Up Connection Icons Disappeared on Me (PS)

I also tried a non-destructive system recovery at a point
where my PC was running correctly and it didn't solve the
problem.

I have Windows XP Home and I just recently installed a
new graphics card. I don't seem to have any other
problems with my PC, graphic or performance wise. I just
have a problem with my connections.


-----Original Message-----
My 2-year-old son got to my computer while I was at work
and apparently did something to cause the icons for my
network connections to not show in the Network
Connections window. It's like they aren't even there.
I
try to connect to the internet using the desktop
shortcut
and it doesn't display the online icon in my task bar
either. It shows no sign of my PC even being online but
if I try a different ISP, I get the already connected
error message. I tried to recreate my network
connections but then it tells me that I have them
already
in place. I tried to recreate them with different names
but they disappear on me too. What's wrong with my PC
and what can I do to correct the issue?
.