It's tech help that I need, which is why I am posting here.
I just recently bought a computer without an operating system installed, I just installed Windows XP Pro. I plugged in my Modem like most people do when they first get a computer to start downloading and stealing stuff off the internet. Well, this computer will not connect to the internet. It does not detect the modem, and whatever I do, I cannot connect to the internet. I can't try Dial Up at this time, but I will when I get a chance. I can put programs on it from another computer if you guys can think of a program that will allow me to connect to the internet. As for now, I will try to get Dial Up working, hopefully I can get it. If not.... Any suggestions?
I have taken it into consideration that the Ethernet port may be broken, I may look into buying one that plugs into the USB.
Use a different operating system? You might have bought a faulty computer. Is It brand new?
I was searching google and found This. (http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/99899.aspx)
Not sure if any of those will help though.
I'll keep looking around and I could ask my grandpa too. (He's a computer Nerd)
You could also PM Voltimolt about it, He's good with computers, although I'm not sure If he's still active.
You need to install the drivers for the ethernet card before the ethernet card will work. :o
Thats how PCs work. 8)
I recommend downloading the drivers on your laptop and using a flash drive to move them to the other computer. Now identifying what kind of ethernet card or motherboard chipset is in the computer to determine what drivers to download is a whole other story...
Quote from: Mute on March 23, 2011, 06:01:25 PM
Adding to what Ry said, go onto the computer's manufacture website.
Eg: When I was re-installing my Dell Dimension 3000, I had to go onto the dell website and download the Graphics, Audio and Ethernet drivers before either of them would work correctly.
I was working on what Ryan suggested, kept telling me I was missing all this crap. So I may have to go to the HP Website and get customer support help. Because it is irritating me. :-\