Hello I'm running win xp3, I can't access the Internet even after plucking in the ethernet cable behind
my computer. I tried Pinging the loop back addres 127.0.0.1 I received replies. but ping anything else does not reply, also running the "route print" command on the command prompt, didn't give me a complete info, i could nt find the default gateway ip addr. is it the NIC?
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Jump to PostAre you on a Laptop or Desktop? This could sound like a missing for broken Internet driver? Have you checked that? If I have to give you more advices I need some more info about your computer.
Jump to PostYep. Did you check device manager to see if your card is listed and/or missing drivers (indicated by the yellow sign on the device).
From command line, run 'ipconfig /all'. Is your card listed?
Jump to PostThis could be one of a few things. Faulty NIC, corrupt or non-existent drivers, dead router, dead ADSL connection... Check your event logs for errors and notices.
I would try to connect to the internet on another machine in the same house. If that connects then I know I can …
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