Internet connection after XP re-install

Question

I just reinstalled XP professional from Dell provided CD. I have Dell Dimension 8250. I am not being able to connect to Internet. I do see a 1394 network adapter enabled. However when I view the status of the connection, on the support tab I see everything unavailable. Also when I do the command ipconfig the results are emppty. On the control pannel there is a yellow question mark with other devices and I see ehternet control in the list

jmwills · Answer

Download and install your Chip Set and Ethernet Drivers to eastblish your connection.  The 1394 connection you see is your Fire Wire card.

riko suave · Answer

I did a XP re-install due to a drive failure and am having the same problem.   My Intel 10-100 network card driver (from the Dell supplied disc) is not being able to load correctly and I can not connect to my DSL.   I think my option is to just go buy a new NIC and driver and install it.

jmwills · Answer

Did you read the above post?  Install your drivers in this order:  Chip Set, Video, Audio, and Network.  None of them are going to work without the Chip Set drivers installed.

riko suave · Answer

Yes, I read the post, and I installed the chip set driver.   Are you saying they have to be installed in that exact order to work?

jmwills · Answer

The chip set must be first, the other can come in any order.

riko suave · Answer

Hey JM did as you said and I still couldn't get the driver's to load right.

Went out and bought a Netgear Ethernet card for $20.00 at Staples and it worked perfect. Then my power supply failed (along with my hard drive last week) and it looks like "dude, you're getting a new Dell"

I'm not surprised the unit failed, even though my 8250 is only 3 yrs old, I used it a lot more than my TV. Thank God for my back-up Inspiron 9300 or I wouldn't have access to the Web.

Message Edited by riko suave on 02-13-2006 09:26 PM

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