Reconfigured Computer not recognising network hardware

mini_cam · 10-07-2008, 01:19 AM

Due to a virus I recently had to completely reinstall Windows XP. I previously was connected to my home network through cabling.

However, now when I try to set up my connection back to the home network it will not recognise any hardware (Control Panel -> Network Connections --> Set up Home or small office network).

What should I do so that I can get this reconnected?

**johnwill** · 10-07-2008, 07:33 AM

Most likely you'll have to install the proper drivers. You need to install the chipset and network drivers at least. What's the exact make/model of the computer or motherboard?

mini_cam · 10-07-2008, 04:57 PM

It's a Dell Dimension Pentium 4 Processor, and it is a D-Link wireless router, however I'm using the wired ports.

**johnwill** · 10-08-2008, 08:46 AM

Hold the Windows key and press R, then type devmgmt.msc

Please respond to all the following steps.

Under Network adapters, please tell me all the devices listed.
Are there any devices under Network adapters that have a red x displayed?
Also, are there any devices anywhere in the Device Manager display with yellow ? or ! displayed?

10-07-2008, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
mini_cam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP	Reconfigured Computer not recognising network hardware Due to a virus I recently had to completely reinstall Windows XP. I previously was connected to my home network through cabling. However, now when I try to set up my connection back to the home network it will not recognise any hardware (Control Panel -> Network Connections --> Set up Home or small office network). What should I do so that I can get this reconnected?

10-07-2008, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Reconfigured Computer not recognising network hardware Most likely you'll have to install the proper drivers. You need to install the chipset and network drivers at least. What's the exact make/model of the computer or motherboard? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mini_cam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16 OS: XP	Re: Reconfigured Computer not recognising network hardware It's a Dell Dimension Pentium 4 Processor, and it is a D-Link wireless router, however I'm using the wired ports.

10-08-2008, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Reconfigured Computer not recognising network hardware Hold the Windows key and press R, then type devmgmt.msc Please respond to all the following steps. Under Network adapters, please tell me all the devices listed. Are there any devices under Network adapters that have a red x displayed? Also, are there any devices anywhere in the Device Manager display with yellow ? or ! displayed? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience