Retrieve LAN Network Connection
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me please.I have re installed xp home (with service pack 1) on my computer and now cannot connect to the internet. There is no Internet LAN setting. Not sure if I've not installed these drivers and dont know where to find them if thats the case. I have re installed all discs that came with the computer.Thanks1 person needs an answerI do too
February 3rd, 2011 9:45pm

Hi Mo Brown, ·What is the make and model number of the computer?·What happens when you try to connect to the Internet? Do you get any error message or error code? Check the status of network adapter in device manager:a. Click on startb. Click on runc. Type in devmgmt.mscd. In device manager window search for network adapter devicee. If the device is listed expand the item and check if any error code or yellow bang in displayed. To install drivers for network adapter you may have to login to computer manufactures website and install the same Also refer the below links: How to manage devices in Windows XP:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283658 To install a device:http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/hardware_install_pnp_device.mspx?mfr=true To make an Internet connection:http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/howto_i_client.mspx?mfr=true Adding to the above information, I would also suggest you to install service pack 3 on your computer. Installing service pack 3 on your computer improves the reliability of Windows by installing the latest software updates - new drivers for the hardware and more. You may download Windows XP service pack 3 from the below link:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=68C48DAD-BC34-40BE-8D85-6BB4F56F5110&displaylang=en Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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February 4th, 2011 9:51am

HiThank you for your reply however I am still having problems. I have checked and I dont have thenetwork adapter device. It is not in the folder you said to look in. Could you please advise me further.I have a Dell Dimension 2400. Many thanksMo
February 5th, 2011 6:30pm

Hi Mo Brown, You may download drivers from the below link:http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=5&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=True&scanConsent=False You may also refer the below link for more information on Driver:http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/drivers_help?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anavml Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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February 9th, 2011 1:31pm

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