Network adapter icon is not on my system?

[jojo123]

Hello,the icon for the network adapter in my computer system in control panel is simply not there. I know I have an internal network adapter but the icon is not showing up in order for me to connect it to the internet.

 

[tank]

What operating system are you using?

 

[jojo123]

I have a gateway desktop with windows xp

 

[Emerald]

Does the network adapter show in the device manager? Are the drivers installed?