No Internet After New Hard-Drive

Lohmand · 11-01-2006, 01:40 AM

I recently had a problem with my hard drive, and a friend switched it for me. We re-installed Windows XP on the hard-drive, and everything about that went well EXCEPT the internet. There was the yellow question mark next to the ethernet driver, and there are no drivers on the startup CD. I don't have the ability to download a driver from the internet, as my computer doesn't even make it that far. My friend is less baffled than I, but still clueless to the actual cause and subsequent solution. I am completely clueless when it comes to the technical side of computer operations. He suggested that there may be a problem with my motherboard. Does this sound familiar to anyone? And can anyone give me advice on how to fix it, tests to run, etc.? The technical info I have at this moment is:

motherboard: M/B D865GIGL (or M/B D865GLGL...I can't really tell as the computer case is kind of old. I got it from my friend, and it is a bit smudged).
Sound 801985
LAN Intel Pro
VGA Intel Graphic

I can find out whatever else is needed. Please help as soon as possible! I am going nuts not having access to the internet in Korea! Especially because I have to go to a PC room and pay money per hour!

Thanks

Dave

chauffeur2 · 11-01-2006, 01:49 AM

Greetings Lohmand, and Welcome to TSF!

It sounds as though you are missing the Motherboard Drivers.

For us to give you a more accurate guide, we will need to know the exact make/model of your board, and whether you are running Windows® Xp Home or Professional.

Please post back with this information.

**Terrister** · 11-01-2006, 07:27 AM

See if this may be it.
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Lohmand · 11-01-2006, 05:32 PM

I'll check on that...however, before I had switched hard drives, the internet was working fine. Here's the story:

One day two months ago, I was sitting around and decided to reboot my computer. Then, as I tried to turn it on, it didn't work. I was going to Italy for a month, so I didn't really mind. However, now that I'm back, I have been getting frustrated. So how would the motherboard have been effected? Would a problem with the hard drive carry over to the motherboard? Or would it have a reversed effect (motherboard affecting the hard drive)?

thanks...

Dave

PS, where would I find the exact make and model? I Suppose this is good because I am learning something about computers...maybe.

**Terrister** · 11-01-2006, 07:08 PM

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11-01-2006, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lohmand Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	No Internet After New Hard-Drive I recently had a problem with my hard drive, and a friend switched it for me. We re-installed Windows XP on the hard-drive, and everything about that went well EXCEPT the internet. There was the yellow question mark next to the ethernet driver, and there are no drivers on the startup CD. I don't have the ability to download a driver from the internet, as my computer doesn't even make it that far. My friend is less baffled than I, but still clueless to the actual cause and subsequent solution. I am completely clueless when it comes to the technical side of computer operations. He suggested that there may be a problem with my motherboard. Does this sound familiar to anyone? And can anyone give me advice on how to fix it, tests to run, etc.? The technical info I have at this moment is: motherboard: M/B D865GIGL (or M/B D865GLGL...I can't really tell as the computer case is kind of old. I got it from my friend, and it is a bit smudged). Sound 801985 LAN Intel Pro VGA Intel Graphic I can find out whatever else is needed. Please help as soon as possible! I am going nuts not having access to the internet in Korea! Especially because I have to go to a PC room and pay money per hour! Thanks Dave

11-01-2006, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Greetings Lohmand, and Welcome to TSF! It sounds as though you are missing the Motherboard Drivers. For us to give you a more accurate guide, we will need to know the exact make/model of your board, and whether you are running Windows® Xp Home or Professional. Please post back with this information. __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

11-01-2006, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	See if this may be it. Download Search Results __________________

11-01-2006, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lohmand Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Motherboards I'll check on that...however, before I had switched hard drives, the internet was working fine. Here's the story: One day two months ago, I was sitting around and decided to reboot my computer. Then, as I tried to turn it on, it didn't work. I was going to Italy for a month, so I didn't really mind. However, now that I'm back, I have been getting frustrated. So how would the motherboard have been effected? Would a problem with the hard drive carry over to the motherboard? Or would it have a reversed effect (motherboard affecting the hard drive)? thanks... Dave PS, where would I find the exact make and model? I Suppose this is good because I am learning something about computers...maybe.

11-01-2006, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	This program should provide us that info. \|MG\| Free Download - EVEREST Free Edition 2.20 __________________