Solved: Problem with Laptops network connection and vista.

Hi all
I have a toshiba laptop that has served me well for just over a year, Now all of a sudden as if out of the blue my computer will not connect to my, or any other routers in range or via a cable. I am running windows vista home premium service pack 2. Also when ever I click on the 'connect to' link on the start menu the computer slows considerably.

Also when my computer starts up it keeps attempting to load the windows 'Solution centre', however apparently the computer cannot find the 'Solution centre' setup address. I did find it and initiated it, but then it came up with a window saying this cannot be installed, didn't read message as was already annoyed by then.

Now I do not know loads about computer software but I have tried a few things. Help, would be much appreciated.

 

try safe mode with networking