Posted on 08/25/2006 11:01:59 AM PDT by Babu
one question, how dis you reinstall WXP? did you use the rescue disk that came with the computer, or another copy of WXP
You might try undoing the router-to-computer connection and then reconnecting it.
I has a similar problem when I reinstalled WinXP. It would not recognize my PCTV card. I had to pull out and then reinsert the card for XP to 'see' it. Then, it asked for the various install drivers.
I used the "Reinstallation CD" that came with the computer.
Make sure the integrated network adapter is enabled in the BIOS.
If the Network Card does not show up in the Device Manager that usually means that the BIOS is not reporting it to Windows XP, check the BIOS, usually F1 or F2 immediately upon bootup.
Good Luck, I don't think you should buy a MAC, but I wouldn't buy a DELL either.....LOL
Pssst
(tell him how to get to BIOS)
The problem is that the adapter is on the motherboard and you have not installed all the DELL drivers. Sometimes there is a separate disk of motherboard drivers. With Gateway you can go to their site, put in your serial number and they will provide links to all the drivers for your system. Don't know about Dell.
(You do have other computers with which to download stuff?)
Worst case scenerio, go to CompUSA or Circuit City, and for $10-$20 buy a Plug 'n Play network card.
You have to reinstall all the Dell drivers also, and their updates.
You can do this my entering your Dell computer number onto the support.dell.com site, showing all the Dell specific drivers to one folder, then burning it to a CD and installing on the target computer that way.
Plus you are going to need to install the service packs off the Windows Update when you are up and running.
It could be F1, F2 or DEL on Boot up.
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I just put on my magical Red Hat, and all my troubles go away.
Follow frogjerk's advice, and check the BIOS for the NIC to be enabled
oops, sorry for the typos....but you get the idea...you need to install all the Dell drivers...I would get the updated versions off the website
Yes, thank you, I have tried that several times (as well as unplugging the cable modem and the router) -- just tried it again for good measure. No change -- still doesn't find the Network Adapter
And Babu, don't go mucking about too much in BIOS if you are not familiar with it. You can stick yourself into deep cul de sacs.
If in doubt, wait and ask someone.
use another computer, goto the dell web site, enter your service tag, download the latest BIOS and updated XP network card drivers, burn a CD, load everything onto the non-working computer, reboot.
Good luck.
I would suggest a couple of things:
Boot into your BIOS and reset everything back to the defaults. I have seen this cause problems on Dell integrated NICs before. This should only take a few minutes.
If speed is your priority, go buy another NIC (network card). Make sure you determine if you need a low profile nic or not.
If you are trying to conserve money, rebuild the machine using the recovery tools provided with your machine. If you get paid more than $10 per hour, you would be better served just buying a new NIC.
I hate when they integrate comm components on the motherboard. Its just asking for trouble. Packard Bell and Compaq used to be notorious for this.
Listen to BurbankKarl's address as well. If the NIC is enabled in BIOS then the specific drivers for the motherboard are not being detected by Windows, it will not detect built in stuff correctly (Like modems, correct video card, NICs, correct soundcard, etc...). You would need to load the correct and updated drivers from DELL for the motherboard and onboard chipset.
Still, I'll see what I can do on Dell's site on one of my other machines. Thanx.
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