Re: installed XP SP2 -- no access to internet

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
You just saved a week's worth of work.
Got the CD image from the NIC provider and upgraded the driver.
All's well again!


"Malke" <invalid@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> alocksley wrote:
>
> > Installed WinXP/SP2 and now I can't get out to the internet.
> > Tried to uninstall, and it says it can't find a file.
> >
> > Turned firewall off.
> > Going thru a linksys router to a cable modem.
> >
> > Is there a tweak for this before I wipe it all out and reinstall from
> > scratch???
> >
> > thanks.
>
> Try reinstalling your network adapter drivers. Get the latest from:
>
> 1. The card mftr.'s website; OR
> 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if onboard video; OR
> 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM
> computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).
>
> Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the
> drivers.
>
> Malke
> --
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> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


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