Cant see my airport express

Hello, can somebody offer some advice?
I have a PC and a airport express which worked fine originally. They now dont like each other!? The PC seems to recognise the 'apple wireless network' but when using the admin utility (& set up assistant) I cant see my airport express.
Just the dreaded flashing amber light.
Have tried re-installing both my wireless network card and airport software but no luck.
Any advice?
Advent Windows XP

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