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    Installed xp and cant connect to network

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by m600, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. m600

    m600 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello
    im trying to fix my mates computer by installing xp fresh again
    his comp is an old dell de051
    i went on the dell website and got all the drivers but i cant connect to our network or internet
    i go on control panel and cant see or connect to it even though its connected via an ethernet cable
    any ideas?
    thanks
     
    m600, Nov 30, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Go to the Device Manager and make sure all drivers have been installed.
     
    Nick, Nov 30, 2010
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