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  1. StevieG5

    StevieG5 Why is nothing ever straightforward

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    Hi, I am reinstalling the operating system for a friend and have loaded Windows XP Home with SP2. However, there are no network connections showing and when I scan for new hardware it says it can't find the network card. The guy is on holiday and assures me has no CD for the PC which I thought may load the network connections. Any ideas please. Thank you.
     
    StevieG5, 22 Sep 2009
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  2. Pady

    Pady What's a Dremel?

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    hi stevieg5, can you confirm the model of the motherboard or make and model if a prebuilt pc?
     
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  3. StevieG5

    StevieG5 Why is nothing ever straightforward

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    Hi Pady, yes I'll do that as soon as I get home. Thank you.
     
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  4. StevieG5

    StevieG5 Why is nothing ever straightforward

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    Hi,

    Its a prebuilt Packard Bell PC with the following details.

    Model/Type Ref: CHo-Bo8
    M8 Model: Bo8 AD0086
    P/N: PB49304701
    Model Name: ISTART 1360

    Mobo: ASUS M2NS-NVM/S

    Hope this helps
     
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    StevieG5, 22 Sep 2009
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  5. tommyboy

    tommyboy What's a Dremel?

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    Is it a built in Nic card? If not reseed it. Worst case just install a new nic card.
     
    tommyboy, 23 Sep 2009
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  6. StevieG5

    StevieG5 Why is nothing ever straightforward

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    Hi, its an onboard NIC. The problem is there is no Network Adapter showing in Device Manager. Would installing a devoted NIC sort this please?
     
    StevieG5, 24 Sep 2009
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  7. B3CK

    B3CK Minimodder

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    Yes, you should be able install a pci network card.
     
    B3CK, 24 Sep 2009
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  8. edz

    edz What's a Dremel?

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    Try the Asus website for network drivers for the motherboard.
     
    edz, 25 Sep 2009
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  9. StevieG5

    StevieG5 Why is nothing ever straightforward

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    Got the drivers now from Asus and the Packard Bell sites. Thanks for your help guys.
     
    StevieG5, 27 Sep 2009
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