Ethernet/Network Adapter problem...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Bierman9, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. Bierman9

    Bierman9 Private E-2

    Hi Gang...

    I'm having the same exact prob as Fuzzy in this thread:

    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=190313

    Had to reload Windows XP and I had no internet afterwards. Used the CD from Comcast I got when i first got their internet service, but it says there's no Network Adapter. There is one there, of course, but the system can't get it back to life...

    Thnx!
     
    Bierman9, Jun 10, 2009
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  2. Elder_Usr

    Elder_Usr Sergeant

    Did you install all the drivers from Dell for your PC?
    Which is required sometimes especially after a clean install.
     
    Elder_Usr, Jun 10, 2009
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    You do not need to use the CD from Comcast on any of your computers. I currently have 7 computers in the house - one used the Comcast CD but I'm pretty sure that was on the 98SE install and it is connecting via a windows 2000 install.
    On the other hand, you do need all the drivers loaded for your hardware. Sometimes XP does not include the particular drivers you need.
    What is the make model and number after the model of your computer?
    I'll see if the manufacturer has the drivers to download.
    If you open device manager, you probably see a yellow ! or a red X after your NIC.
     
    plodr, Jun 10, 2009
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  4. Bierman9

    Bierman9 Private E-2

    Have a Dell Dimension 8250. Open device drivers and says "ethernet controller" with a yellow question mark. Nothing else....

    Thnx!
     
    Bierman9, Jun 11, 2009
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  5. Elder_Usr

    Elder_Usr Sergeant

    Hello,

    Thats because the driver for your NIC (Network Card) is missing.

    Here is where you can get the latest drivers for your PC

    http://support.dell.com/support/dow...D=DIM_PNT_P4_8250&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=

    I don't necessarily know your Network card, but from what it looks there, I would suggest installing either the Intel or the Broadcom.

    Let me know if that helps.
     
    Elder_Usr, Jun 11, 2009
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  6. Bierman9

    Bierman9 Private E-2

    Had to download the file to a CD on another 'puter, and then a bit of trial and error got 'er done!

    Thnx!
     
    Bierman9, Jun 11, 2009
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  7. Elder_Usr

    Elder_Usr Sergeant

    Great to Hear! :)

    Happy surfing :D
     
    Elder_Usr, Jun 11, 2009
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