Probs gettin Dell Dimension L566cx on line

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Someone gave me this computer and I thought it might cool for my 4
year old grand daughter.
I upgraded the OS to XPpro, but am having probs getting it to see the
Internet.
I have DSL, and typically when I plug in a new computer into the
routeror switch, it works without any hassle.
I tried two different NICs I have, thought to be functional.

Am not getting any 'found new hardware' messages when I start XP,

And am not getting results with coomand line prompts like ipconfig
renew.

Anything obvious that I'm missing here?

Maybe this little box is going to be a big pain
 
timO' said:
Someone gave me this computer and I thought it might cool for my 4
year old grand daughter.
I upgraded the OS to XPpro, but am having probs getting it to see
the Internet.
I have DSL, and typically when I plug in a new computer into the
routeror switch, it works without any hassle.
I tried two different NICs I have, thought to be functional.

Am not getting any 'found new hardware' messages when I start XP,

And am not getting results with coomand line prompts like ipconfig
renew.

Anything obvious that I'm missing here?

Maybe this little box is going to be a big pain
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Perform a CLEAN installatrion on it with a legitimate OS.
Once the OS is installed (and patched to at least SP2) - download the latest
drivers for it from Dell's web site and get them to the machine (USB thumb
drive, CD, DVD, whatever.)

(That model may not even support XP - but you can try to use the Windows
2000 drivers or go to the other hardware manufacturer's web pages for
drivers.)

http://support.dell.com/support/dow...temID=DIM_PNT_CEL_L___CX&hidos=NAA&hidlang=en
 
Have you checked Device Manager to insure the Nec is enabled? Perhaps
something in the BIOS is disabled as well. Also check in IE properties,
connection tab, "never dial a connection" is check.

All the best,
SG
 
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