just got a laptop from a friend i reformated the harddrive and loaded xp but now cant find a way to get lan connection i have no icon and no options for wireless 1 person needs an answerI do too

You have to install the hardware device drivers so the operating system you have chosen can communicate properly with the hardware you put it on. ;-) -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP --How To Ask Questions The Smart Wayhttp://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html