08-07-2008, 09:50 PM
we have some smart guys on here so i figured i'd ask. i'm typing this from my wife's computer.
long story short -- building hit by lightning last tuesday, killed modem, router, and the power source on my computer. everything else ok. i fixed or replaced everything and reformatted my computer. now my computer is showing "network cable unplugged" and the damn thing could not be more plugged in. Jen's works just like always. our setup is as follows:
interwebs --> cable modem --> router (wireless, but we're using wires right now) --> Jens computer/my computer.
i'm using XP, and my networking controller is an Nvidia Nforce MCP. the device status says "working properly"
i have installed all the drivers for my computer (friends helped me build it in '03 and i have the drivers for the motherboard), tested all of the ethernet cables, and tried hooking the modem straight up to my computer. upon trying to install the router software onto my computer it says "no wired adapter detected". the router shows no connection in the port that my computer hooks up to.
i'm at a loss. i suck at computers as it is, and unfortunately i don't room with any comp-sci people like i used to at JMU. i'd really like to get my internet back
edit: also i have another copy of XP (both are legit :lol: ) should i reformat again and install that copy instead?
long story short -- building hit by lightning last tuesday, killed modem, router, and the power source on my computer. everything else ok. i fixed or replaced everything and reformatted my computer. now my computer is showing "network cable unplugged" and the damn thing could not be more plugged in. Jen's works just like always. our setup is as follows:
interwebs --> cable modem --> router (wireless, but we're using wires right now) --> Jens computer/my computer.
i'm using XP, and my networking controller is an Nvidia Nforce MCP. the device status says "working properly"
i have installed all the drivers for my computer (friends helped me build it in '03 and i have the drivers for the motherboard), tested all of the ethernet cables, and tried hooking the modem straight up to my computer. upon trying to install the router software onto my computer it says "no wired adapter detected". the router shows no connection in the port that my computer hooks up to.
i'm at a loss. i suck at computers as it is, and unfortunately i don't room with any comp-sci people like i used to at JMU. i'd really like to get my internet back
edit: also i have another copy of XP (both are legit :lol: ) should i reformat again and install that copy instead?
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2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT