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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: curtjr4 on February 13, 2009, 11:53:15 PM
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Hey everyone...
My moms computer got all screwed up. I reinstalled Windows XP Home Edition over the bad copy. Now that XP is reinstalled, I got an issue with the internet. The internet wont connect what so ever. I tried reinstalling the drivers, with no luck. I also tried repairing the connection, with no luck one again. On the connection repairing console, it gives me an error that says "Cann't renew IP". I also found out that there is no Residential Gateway IP. Should I reinstall Windows XP all together?
Can anyone try to help?
P.S. Windows XP came on the machine when it was bought.
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Hey everyone...
My moms computer got all screwed up. I reinstalled Windows XP Home Edition over the bad copy. Now that XP is reinstalled, I got an issue with the internet. The internet wont connect what so ever. I tried reinstalling the drivers, with no luck. I also tried repairing the connection, with no luck one again. On the connection repairing console, it gives me an error that says "Cann't renew IP". I also found out that there is no Residential Gateway IP. Should I reinstall Windows XP all together?
Can anyone try to help?
P.S. Windows XP came on the machine when it was bought.
Did you remember to wipe the old install before installing the new one (aka quick format the drive the old install was on)? If not, that may be your problem. Another thing to look at is it's possible the TCP/IP service isn't running. Open services.msc and look for the service and make sure it's running. Another option is that the router may not be giving your computer an IP address, so try monkeying with that (reboot it, etc). I'm not a networking guy, so that's basically all I know off the top of my head as my best friend (who's in IT) went to bed about a half hour ago, I can't ask for advice.
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1. You definitely know something's wrong with your computer when it doesn't know how to spell the word "can't"
2. Is it a wireless network?
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Part of the Windows installation process is formatting the hard drive, so I seriously doubt its got any connection to the prior installation of Windows. Right click the My Computer icon (either on your desktop or in your start menu, depending on where you put it) and click Properties. Click the Hardware Tab, then click the Device Manager button. Verify that all hardware is installed properly (i.e. no yellow exclamation or question marks). If all is well, open a browser and attempt to access your router or modem. To do this, you typically type something like 192.168.2.1 into your address bar. It varies, so you'll have to read the manual for your hardware. If you can access the router, cross that off as the problem. If your ISP requires any software to be installed, verify that it is.
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Part of the Windows installation process is formatting the hard drive, so I seriously doubt its got any connection to the prior installation of Windows. Right click the My Computer icon (either on your desktop or in your start menu, depending on where you put it) and click Properties. Click the Hardware Tab, then click the Device Manager button. Verify that all hardware is installed properly (i.e. no yellow exclamation or question marks). If all is well, open a browser and attempt to access your router or modem. To do this, you typically type something like 192.168.2.1 into your address bar. It varies, so you'll have to read the manual for your hardware. If you can access the router, cross that off as the problem. If your ISP requires any software to be installed, verify that it is.
Slight addition to Gary's advice: Your router is typically one of the following: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.100.1, 10.0.1.1...
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Still have problems after trying all of those suggestions. The internet was working before I reinstalled XP. It is running Wireless AND Wierd PCI. If this wont get fixed in one day, I will be bringing it to best buy.
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Have you reinstalled the Drivers for the Network card, and the Wireless network card?
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Part of the Windows installation process is formatting the hard drive, so I seriously doubt its got any connection to the prior installation of Windows. Right click the My Computer icon (either on your desktop or in your start menu, depending on where you put it) and click Properties. Click the Hardware Tab, then click the Device Manager button. Verify that all hardware is installed properly (i.e. no yellow exclamation or question marks). If all is well, open a browser and attempt to access your router or modem. To do this, you typically type something like 192.168.2.1 into your address bar. It varies, so you'll have to read the manual for your hardware. If you can access the router, cross that off as the problem. If your ISP requires any software to be installed, verify that it is.
Slight addition to Gary's advice: Your router is typically one of the following: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.100.1, 10.0.1.1...
I think better advice is to read the owners manual rather than have us count off every possible IP. :thumbsup:
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The problem was resolved. Windows XP came without the drivers needed (no WLAN or LAN, Video, Trackpad ,etc.) so it was a pain. I thought about getting the drivers from emachines website. I am so stupid :yes: But yeah, I got it all working. Thanks for your help everyone.
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So you obviously DIDN'T try all of my suggestions then. :unsure:
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I did. I got no results...