So, all of the sudden, I can't connect to the internet using Windows XP. I've trying resetting the router and all the typical hardware stuff, but it still acknowledges that there's an ethernet cable plugged in and I can still connect using my Linux partition, so it must be a purely software problem. I have no idea why this is happening, there's no virus or anything.
Does anyone know if there's a way I can just set it to default or something? I can post my ipconfig stats if that will help.
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Anonymous2006-08-17 23:41
Run Spybot Search and Destroy.
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Anonymous2006-08-18 15:46
I've done that, I've run lots of spyware/virus scans. It hasn't made a difference.
I did that, it gave me an error on the DNS flush command, so I had to go into services and start "DNS Client." Then I ran the commands again and they all worked, but it did nothing to fix the connection problem.
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Anonymous2006-08-21 18:15
buy a new computer
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Anonymous2006-08-21 21:21
Network Connections > Local Area Network > Properties > TCP/IP > Properties > Obtain address automatically
That option always changes itself back.
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Anonymous2006-08-22 1:48
I checked that out, and it was already set to obtain address automatically.
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Anonymous2006-08-22 8:27
Let's check, if the problem is related to the DNS:
Can you connect to Google by using http://66.102.9.104/?
BTW, can you reach your router and/or another computer in your local network (by pinging for example)?
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Anonymous2006-08-22 13:14
I can't connect to Google via that IP, nor can I ping my router.
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Anonymous2006-08-22 19:57
go to device manager and make sure your drivers are working right.
also, in network connections, what does it say the status of your connection is?
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Anonymous2006-08-23 0:09
The drivers are all installed and functioning correctly.
The status of the connection is "connected."