Optiplex 755 network drivers won't work

Question

Hi, I've recently reinstalled Windows XP on my old Optiplex 755 since I got a new HDD, and before doing a fresh reinstall it used to be able to connect on the internet and on my local network. I've installed the network related drivers from this page: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/optiplex-755/drivers However it still doesn't seem to work. Also, there are no network adapters in the device manager and the network one is in 'other devices' showing like it isn't working/hasn't been installed... The Ethernet port I'm using is the one from the motherboard itself (using a working ethernet cable)

JOcean · Accepted Answer

There are a number of Network drivers for the 755 on the driver page. Are you sure you have the correct one downloaded and installed? Also have you downloaded and installed the chipset drivers as well? As far as installing XP goes, I'll leave it at that.

redxps630 · Accepted Answer

JOcean is correct. with old faithful XP you have got to manually try each driver on Dell site until finding one that works.  otoh in Win 7 or 10 the OS is more smart to figure it out automatically for you. https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=pxv2f&oscode=ww1&productcode=optiplex-755 https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=rpc1v&oscode=ww1&productcode=optiplex-755 https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=xx5x1&oscode=ww1&productcode=optiplex-755

nathan44kart · Answer

My eyes seemed to have scrolled over the "show all" option ahah.

I've installed a chipset driver and a few other network related ones from the page again.

It now works and I've setup the computer to my local network. Everythings seems functional, thanks to both of you!!

JOcean · Answer

Happy we could both help out!

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