Re: Newly Formatted Computer Wont Connect to Net

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Dennis <masterdennis@xxxxxxxxx> replied with a ;-)
> I just checked device manager, and amog other things, i dont have a
> driver installed for the ethernet controller. Where can I get it?

Go to Start> Help and Support> Select Hardware from the lower left column.
You can find your answer and more from the help topics you will get.
You may need to download the drivers on another computer and transfer them
to a floppy or CD. Perhaps you have the drivers on a disk that came with
your computer or Ethernet card.
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> Dixonian69 wrote:
>> can we presume that you have checked the obvious stuff?
>> NIC adapter in device manager, drivers installed, no error messages
>> Internet connections shows no errors on Local Area connection.
>>
>> Have you tried "repair" local area connection?
>> what error are you getting?
>>
>> connect this pc directly to cable modem. does it work now?
>>
>> is your modem connection using usb or rj cable?
>>
>>
>> "Dennis" wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> I just reformatted my computer and its running and all.
>>> However, it wont get on the internet. I have a homenetowrk running
>>> with a belkin wireless router. My other computer is connected fine
>>> (both are wired) However, this computer wont connect. everything is
>>> plugged in and the router shows a green light under the status for
>>> that computer. When I go to IE, it just gives me a cant connect and
>>> an option to work offline/retry.
>>>
>>> Why is this happening? Any help, please.
>>> thanks



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