will not allow me to install nic

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Joe wrote:

> I have an hp unit that I've done a complete format and reinstallation
> of
> the
> XP home edition, loaded Service Pack2 and still have the same issue.
> Upon starting the pc the OS trys to load the onboard ethernet
> controller and comes up with this message " Windows could not load the
> installer for Net. Contact your hardware vendor for assistance." I
> went into the BIOS and disabled the onboard ethernet controller (nic)
> and then rebooted with no problems.I assumed the onboard nic was
> broke. I then installed a new PCI Ethernet Controller and the same
> message appears " Windows could not load the installer for Net.
> Contact your hardware vendor for assistance." and the machine again
> refuses to recognize and install the drivers from the Nic's original
> Driver CD. How can I fix this?? Thanks for any suggestions.

I believe you should do what the error says and contact HP tech support
for assistance.

Malke
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