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when I connect it to the computer the internet will only work on the labtop but not on the desktop. I have SBC YAHOO. And whenever I call SBC yahoo they are no help. They always tell me to do the same thing over again and it doesn't help. They mess up my computer even more.

Here are my ipconfig results:

Connection-specfic DNS Suffix:
IP address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway: 192. 168.0.1

If someone can give directions in which I can fix this problem really quickly in the morning, I would appreciate it. =)

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For : a short, practical diagnostic path. Since the laptop reaches the Internet while the desktop does not, the ISP/router path is probably OK and the fault is local to the desktop (configuration, adapter, or local software). 's bridged-connection suggestion is a good starting point — bridges (especially those that include a 1394/virtual adapter) often break outbound traffic.

Run the following from an elevated Command Prompt on the desktop to gather facts and attempt quick fixes:

ipconfig /all
ping <router-IP>
ping 8.8.8.8
ping www.google.com
nslookup www.google.com
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset

How to read the results and next actions:

  • If ipconfig /all shows multiple adapters or a "Network Bridge", remove the bridge (Control Panel -> Network Connections -> right‑click Bridge -> Remove) and disable unused adapters (1394, VM or VPN adapters).
  • If ping <router-IP> fails, check the cable, NIC link lights, try a different port/cable, and reinstall/update the NIC driver.
  • If the router ping works but ping 8.8.8.8 fails, the router’s WAN/ISP link is the issue — try the laptop on the same cable/port or power-cycle the modem/router.
  • If ping by IP works but ping www.google.com fails, it’s DNS: set the desktop’s DNS to a public resolver (8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4) in the TCP/IP properties or fix the DNS entries from DHCP.
  • If networking looks fine but the browser still won’t load pages, check and disable any proxy settings and temporarily disable firewall/AV that may block HTTP/HTTPS.

Cautions: run the reset commands as Administrator and reboot after netsh resets. Avoid changing router settings unless familiar; if MAC filtering or static DHCP entries exist on the router, verify those as well.

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Member Avatar for NehaJindal

I don't even know if I posted this in the right section, I'm sorry if I didn't. :(

Member Avatar for Spriggan

i would first check for a bridged connection on the desktop. Remove the bridge if it contains a 1394 adapter.

can you ping the Desktop from the laptop (vice versa)?

can you ping the default gateway from your desktop or at least view the router from the desktop?

commented: I absolutely LOVE your avatar. +18
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