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dbaum   04-15-2008 at 05:03:16 PM

I just reformatted my computer and when I got to my desktop, I double-clicked Internet Explorer to download the latest drivers for my graphics card, chipset, etc., and it would not let me connect to the Internet. I have had the same setup for my network connection for 4 years and cannot seem to figure out what the problem is. I am using a Dell TrueMobile 2300 router which is connected from the Cable Modem -> Router -> My PC. I was able to connect to the Internet before I reformatted but Windows cannot determine my internet connection.

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surrealdeal   04-15-2008 at 05:34:28 PM
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Did you remember to reconfigure your dhcp settings?

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dbaum   04-15-2008 at 05:43:26 PM
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How do you do reconfigure my DHCP settings?

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surrealdeal   04-15-2008 at 05:49:01 PM
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oh hell. In 'my network neighborhood' or something liek that, you goto tcp/ip , properties, then 'use DHCP'.

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surrealdeal   04-15-2008 at 05:50:27 PM
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Oh, and come to think of it, your MAC address on the ethernet card may not be recognized by the router, or vice versa. You need to disconnect your cable, modem, router, etc. and have the power off for a few minutes. Maybe.

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dbaum   04-15-2008 at 05:51:16 PM
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TCP/IP...where is that located in? How do I access it from the desktop?

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surrealdeal   04-15-2008 at 05:57:24 PM
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under control panel. In "Network settings". Guess, it's not like you can break anything new.

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sturm   04-15-2008 at 06:42:12 PM
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You did reload the chipset drivers and nic drivers right? XP disc doesn't always have drivers for all hardware.

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surrealdeal   04-15-2008 at 06:53:55 PM
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dbaum wrote :

I double-clicked Internet Explorer to download the latest drivers for my graphics card, chipset, etc., and it would not let me connect to the Internet.



lol, no. goto your local library. unless his system is oem built.

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