Original title: how to connect internetRemember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!Ideas:Internet not working System Restore The other day i was having major issues with my computer did a system rextore to get it working again completely booted windows xp from the cd all over again. Now that i did that i can't connect to the internet. I have Verizon broadband connection it works on every computer except that one the light is green in the back showing that the cable is in fact plugged into the computer still no connection...what can i do?

Hi Hesh2, Which browser do you use to connect to Internet? Follow these steps and check if it helps. Step 1: Try pinging and check. a. Click Start > Runb. Type "ipconfig" and check Step 2: You may also uninstall and reinstall network adapters and check if it helps.a. Open the Windows XP Device Manager. To do this, go to "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Performance and Maintenance" > "System," then open "Hardware" and click on "Device Manager."b. Click on the right-pointing arrow next to "Network adapters." This will expand the list, allowing you to view all the Network adapters installed in your system.c. Click to select the desired Network adapter. If it is an Ethernet-controlling adapter, it will be identified as such in the name. Right-click on the adapter, then select "Uninstall" from the context menu. If prompted, click "OK" to confirm the operation. The device will now uninstall itself.d. Reinstall the adapter. Right-click on "Network adapters," then select "Scan for hardware changes" from the context menu. The Device Manager will now find and automatically reinstall the adapter. You have now successfully reinstalled your Windows XP Ethernet (network) adapter. Azeez Nadeem - Microsoft Support [If this post was helpful, please click the "Vote as Helpful" (green triangle) button. If it helps in resolving your issue, click "Propose As Answer" or "Mark as Answer" button. By proposing/marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]