Cannot Connect to Internet. Windows XP Programs on all 4 Computers.

Question

I have 4 computers - 3 towers and 1 laptop that can't connect to the internet. Local Area Connection #?  A Network Cable Is Unplugged. Well,actually only 2 towers and 1 laptop can't get on.. I have that same message on this computer also. but I am able to work thru another connection to get online. When I searched the ' I P ' area, it says ' Media Closed '.  How do I open 'Media' back up to allow hooking up to the internet? I have been reading various sources of information to try and find the answer. I went in to change my IP Addresses and after I did, I closed the page and when I went to check my current IP address and status, there were no changes. I still read ' Media Closed ' and some weird version of IP address is in the IP Address Location. Please tell me how to get the Media 'opened' and allow me to go on the internet . I Did Do a Fresh Download of Windows XP Pro on my laptop, but the 'wireless section and the hardwire sections are closed, not allowing connection to internet. I have Dell Laptop D620 and Dell GX270 Dell Tower and Dell Tower Dimension 8100.

DELL-Vishal Sa · Answer

Hi,

Please refer to the link mentioned below for the issues that you are facing:

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/network-internet-wireless/f/3324/p/19477360/20234968.aspx#20234968

Thanks and Regards
Vishal S
#iworkfordell

PudgyOne · Answer

techguy56,

When you reinstalled the operating system, did you install the Desktop/Notebook system software(if applicable) and the chipset drivers first? If not, the rest of the drivers will fail to install. How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order

Start with the Desktop/Notebook system software and the chipset drivers and follow the list.

Rick

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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