Network Card or "Ethernet adapter" drivers help...

yers> thanks 😊

raz> cancelled 😄

errr...Yeah... dave... we're going through theories here...

is there a reason to believe that while you were asleep, leprachauns or vampires could get a hold on your computer?

if you think that didn't happen, is it possible that your ...errrrr... copy of this, contained a wrong code that caused XP to screw up on things? and did you try to reinstall XP?

i formatted, then installed XP Pro

they're talking about PCI slots now, but I do suggest you recheck your home for any leprachauns 😬

EDIT: suggestion is to format your pc again and re-install XP Pro cause this never happened to them or anyone they know ... so you're just screwed with this one, judging by their experience in this

if that doesn't work, try changing the PCI slot cause it might have broken down all of a sudden

if that doesn't work, it is possible you need a new motherboard

but before you do that last one, it is better to get technicians to look at it before you dive into expenses

last they said was that with some PCI's you gotta install the software if any, first and the driver from the manufacturer and then shut down, and lastly insert the card and boot so the Found New Hardware wizard can install it

that's all I can do for now, dave

aaaw ****

sorry

i've decided to get a USB-ethernet device thingy ✅

they're kinda cheap, and don't involve complicated stuff 😄

oh, and muchos gracias to razzle and yers for all their help 👆

twas my pleasure

Did you not open your computer like I suggested?

scratch that, i ripped off the back and put in a new network card 😄

when i examined my old network card, it was a small metal box.... there was no way to tell of a make or model at all 😬

It must have been really cheap, as any generic network card usually shows up as a "Realtek-compatible" in Device Manager.

mister dave got ripped huh 😛

meh, i just installed an old card i had from my old PC 😛 so i didn't pay anything

shame 😛

works now?

like a charm 😉

but the inside of my computer is at least 90% dust 😐

get rid of it then ... seems your card broke then or something

meh, that would involve opening it back up 😛