Cannot Connect To Internet In Safe Mode (pre-hijackthis steps)

Hello--

I am following all of the steps before I post a HiJack This log file to the forum.

When I get to the steps telling me to do on-line scans (Trend Micro & Symantec), I reboot in safe mode with networking, but...I am not able to connect to the internet.

I check my Network Connections and my LAN Connection says it's enabled
(CNET PRO200WL PCI FAST ETHERNET)
but I do not see my WAN MINIPORT connection. In order to connect to the internet, I have to right click that and "connect". But it is not in my Network Connections in Safe Mode. It is there (as normal) in regular boot.

Again...I have been very methodical with the steps given to me. I printed them out. Please help.

Thanks