Upgraded to XP from 2000 and internet no longer works

I upgraded from Windows 2000 to XP finally, and while the internet was working fine on the machine before, it is not working any more. The connection itself is fine, as it works on my laptop, but I can't seem to find help on the problems. There is nothing installed on the HD yet other than Office. I formatted the drive and then installed XP.

Any help or pointers in the right direction are most appreciated.

Thanks,

b

 

I can't seem to edit my post! But I am now thinking it has something to do with the drivers. I am trying to see if reinstalling them will work.

 

right click on My Computer and select properties. go to the hardware tab and click on device manager. do you have a network adapter icon? does it have a red "x"? If you have no network adapter or it has a red "X" then you probably do not have the driver loaded for the device.

 

You need to supply a deal more information.

How are you connecting?

USB modem, dialup, ethernet, cable?

When you have told us these details someone will be able to advise the correct settings.

 

Thank you guys, that's just what it was (the drivers weren't working) I did what TimW suggested and its working perfectly now! I'm embarrassed I didn't think of it

Thank you again!