Re: Internet connectio



After you upgraded to XP did you install any chipset/video/audio/LAN drivers
for XP that should be on a CD that came with the laptop or on the
manufacturer's web site as downloads?

Everyone will tell you that you should have downloaded any and all drivers
needed for XP BEFORE installing XP.

"Pedders" <Pedders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:30D885D8-A4FE-4142-AFC8-FA85A74FF8B0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I just upgraded my laptop from 98SE to XP Professional and I have two
> network/internet issues.
>
> 1. I don't see my Wireless Ethernet adaptor anymore in Network
> connections
> but if I unplug it XP gives me an audible warning.
>
> 2. My wired connection shows as connected and warns me if I unplug the
> cable, but I do not appear to be picking up an IP address and it will not
> let
> me renew through IPCONFIG.
>
> So basically I have a machine that cannot see the outside world; any
> ideas?
> Is this common.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rick


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