Name: Anonymous 2007-04-12 22:05 ID:m957dJYZ
I connect to the Internet through a router.
I install a fresh Windows XP on a machine. I put in the mobo CD, install the required drivers for networking, and prepare to run Windows Update to patch things as usual.
Problem: I have an IP address, the router knows I'm there, but I can't browse the network, nor can I access the Internet. There appears to be some initial Internet activity... then nothing.
If I check my connection status, it says unavailable (where it should say issued by DHCP). I can't disable the connection nor uninstall my network drivers - doing either causes a freeze.
So, what now?
I install a fresh Windows XP on a machine. I put in the mobo CD, install the required drivers for networking, and prepare to run Windows Update to patch things as usual.
Problem: I have an IP address, the router knows I'm there, but I can't browse the network, nor can I access the Internet. There appears to be some initial Internet activity... then nothing.
If I check my connection status, it says unavailable (where it should say issued by DHCP). I can't disable the connection nor uninstall my network drivers - doing either causes a freeze.
So, what now?