New clean XP install missing network hardware?
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Up font, I can reload it if necessary, but I HAVE to ask this stupid question.
I did clean install of XP from my original CD, but I did not have the internet connected.
And I really did not pay much attention to the process.
But it started and worked OK.Now I have spare PC, currently not reassembled ( no keyboard or monitor) and no access to internet.
The $64 question:
Do I have broken network interface ( the PC was a"gift") or should I have internet plugged in during the install?
Or should I put it back together and let Device Manager find the network interface
with the live network plugged in?PS I told you it was a stupid question, did't I?
Cheers Vaclav
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Up font, I can reload it if necessary, but I HAVE to ask this stupid question.
I did clean install of XP from my original CD, but I did not have the internet connected.
And I really did not pay much attention to the process.
But it started and worked OK.Now I have spare PC, currently not reassembled ( no keyboard or monitor) and no access to internet.
The $64 question:
Do I have broken network interface ( the PC was a"gift") or should I have internet plugged in during the install?
Or should I put it back together and let Device Manager find the network interface
with the live network plugged in?PS I told you it was a stupid question, did't I?
Cheers Vaclav
Vaclav_Sal wrote:
or should I have internet plugged in during the install?
Nope, not required. You might want to delete the driver, and then have Windows "search" for new hardware. When unsure about which driver to use, try something NE2000 compatible. Deleting the driver can be done by opening the system properties, select "advanced", go to hardware tab, open device manager, find network-card, delete.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Vaclav_Sal wrote:
or should I have internet plugged in during the install?
Nope, not required. You might want to delete the driver, and then have Windows "search" for new hardware. When unsure about which driver to use, try something NE2000 compatible. Deleting the driver can be done by opening the system properties, select "advanced", go to hardware tab, open device manager, find network-card, delete.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
Thanks for reply. The "problem " is the NIC driver was never installed and I am not sure about the motherboard hardware. I tryed two drivers per manufacturer spec but neither one of them would start the NIC. As soon as I figure out how to access / change / add password to my internet wireless "modem / router " I'll try to connect the new PC to the internet that way. Since I have never used the wireless part it is another search for me, but I got the USB dongle connection working! Cheers Vaclav
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Thanks for reply. The "problem " is the NIC driver was never installed and I am not sure about the motherboard hardware. I tryed two drivers per manufacturer spec but neither one of them would start the NIC. As soon as I figure out how to access / change / add password to my internet wireless "modem / router " I'll try to connect the new PC to the internet that way. Since I have never used the wireless part it is another search for me, but I got the USB dongle connection working! Cheers Vaclav
Vaclav_Sal wrote:
The "problem " is the NIC driver was never installed and I am not sure about the motherboard hardware.
If there's no network adapter mentioned in the device manager, then it's not installed. If it's plug and play hardware, your best bet is to hook it up to a system with an active internet connection. Add it to the system, not the manufacturer and model once it gets installed, then search Google for an offline installer.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Vaclav_Sal wrote:
The "problem " is the NIC driver was never installed and I am not sure about the motherboard hardware.
If there's no network adapter mentioned in the device manager, then it's not installed. If it's plug and play hardware, your best bet is to hook it up to a system with an active internet connection. Add it to the system, not the manufacturer and model once it gets installed, then search Google for an offline installer.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
I found one, do not recall the name /type , but it would not start. I guess I could go back and remove the two I have added and note the one which is in there. I really suspect it is broken. But I need to learn how to work with the wireless adapter, so I ma taking that route for now. Cheers Vaclav