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    Remove Access Connections?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sulk, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. Sulk

    Sulk Notebook Guru

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    I'm planning on removing IBM Access Connections from my computer and simply using the built-in wireless application of Windows XP. Is this ok or a mistake?
     
    Sulk, Mar 22, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Access Connections is usually beneficial for those managing multiple networks. I use Windows networking without any issues.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 23, 2009
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    gaia Notebook Enthusiast

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    I removed Access Connections over a year ago and now use more than a dozen networks with Windows Networking & it works fine.
     
    gaia, Mar 23, 2009
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    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    You'll be fine w/o Access Connections. Windows XP SP2 and on does a fairly good job of managing wireless connections.
     
    pacmandelight, Mar 23, 2009
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    Thank you.
     
    Sulk, Mar 23, 2009
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    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows works fine for wifi, broadband and bluetooth, but for the WiMAX connection there's much more functionality in access connections or Intel's wimax app which vista currently lacks. I keep access connections installed for this reason, but otherwise I'd get rid of it too.
     
    MastahRiz, Mar 23, 2009
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