Cannot connect to internet after upgrading from 98 to XP Pro

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"CmdrWorf" <CmdrWorf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>IPCONFIG issues an error and will not grab an IP addr. Ive tried direct from
>my cable modem and through my router. Ive verified that the device is on.
>Ive verified that the windows firewall is off.
>
>Any thoughts?

Check your network card drivers. Try getting the latest update from
the card manufacturer's website (motherboard manufacturer if it is
integrated into the motherboard).

Open Control Panel - Network Connections, right-click on the icon for
your connection and select Status. What does that say on the Support
tab?

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
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In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
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"CmdrWorf" <CmdrWorf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Actually, I bought a new card even. I tried updating the drivers for the old
>card and it didn't matter, and I used a new card (with new drivers) to no
>avail either.
>

And what does the Network Connection - Status - Support window report?
If you can provide us with some details, such as what i.p. address the
connection is reporting or anything else then this may give us a clue
as to what exactly has gone wrong.

Or are there no items in the Network Connections folder?

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm