Internet after formating not working...

Bboysoda · 08-15-2005, 01:23 AM

I have Insightbb connection and a router and cable modem. and 3 computers in the networks, 3 wired, no wireless

I just formated my Main computer(I think the host computer) becuase it was filled with junk, but after i reinstalled Windows xp home edition, my internet for that computer wasent working. The Internet worked for the other 2 computers, but not the one i just formated.

I called insight, but i was kinda stupid cuz it wasent there falt. But the person I talked to said that it might have something to do with the Computer hardware. Maybe that the Computer didnt install the hardware i needed to connect. I think he said something about Ethernet or Adapter, so i looked up it. I tryed to reinstall it but it didnt work.

Nothing els i try works . can anyone help me? I reallly nees internet to work, im a busy man!

Thanks in advance

Beyond · 08-15-2005, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bboysoda

I have Insightbb connection and a router and cable modem. and 3 computers in the networks, 3 wired, no wireless

I just formated my Main computer(I think the host computer) becuase it was filled with junk, but after i reinstalled Windows xp home edition, my internet for that computer wasent working. The Internet worked for the other 2 computers, but not the one i just formated.

I called insight, but i was kinda stupid cuz it wasent there falt. But the person I talked to said that it might have something to do with the Computer hardware. Maybe that the Computer didnt install the hardware i needed to connect. I think he said something about Ethernet or Adapter, so i looked up it. I tryed to reinstall it but it didnt work.

Nothing els i try works . can anyone help me? I reallly nees internet to work, im a busy man!

Thanks in advance

do you have any active firewalls? (windows firewall, etc.?)

Bboysoda · 08-15-2005, 05:42 PM

Its turned Of

Holiday · 08-15-2005, 06:57 PM

are the other two computers on the network using the internet connection from the computer that the internet does not work on

Bboysoda · 08-17-2005, 04:32 AM

Well, the comptuer that dosent work now, was the Main/Host computer, but befor i formated it, it kinda looks like it wasnt, looked like non of them were the host. But now, 2 computers, wired up works and a wireless too. I dont think it has to do with these computer, something do to with the Lan Card in my coomputer... help plz!

And they do use the same connection, Insightbb with Linksys.

Trizoy · 08-17-2005, 02:55 PM

Does the lan work on the main pc? Did you do the internet connection wizard? Make sure your card is not disabled!

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 07:51 PM

Sounds like you didn't install the drivers for your NIC

Right-click My Computer --> Properties,
click on the Hardware tab, then device manager.

See if the drivers installed, if not - find the disk or use another PC to fetch it.

08-15-2005, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bboysoda Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville Ky Age: 18 Posts: 45	Internet after formating not working... I have Insightbb connection and a router and cable modem. and 3 computers in the networks, 3 wired, no wireless I just formated my Main computer(I think the host computer) becuase it was filled with junk, but after i reinstalled Windows xp home edition, my internet for that computer wasent working. The Internet worked for the other 2 computers, but not the one i just formated. I called insight, but i was kinda stupid cuz it wasent there falt. But the person I talked to said that it might have something to do with the Computer hardware. Maybe that the Computer didnt install the hardware i needed to connect. I think he said something about Ethernet or Adapter, so i looked up it. I tryed to reinstall it but it didnt work. Nothing els i try works . can anyone help me? I reallly nees internet to work, im a busy man! Thanks in advance

08-15-2005, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Holiday Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: US, Maryland Age: 17 Posts: 616	are the other two computers on the network using the internet connection from the computer that the internet does not work on __________________ OS: Win Vista Ultimate 3.00 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor With HT NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 1536MB(1.5GB) DDR PC2700 RAM 2x256+2x512 500GB WD HD + 250GB Maxtor HD + 160GB HD BLASTER Live! 24.bit 96kHz/100dB SNR HD SONY Double Layer DVD Writer DRU-720A HP DVD+R\RW DVD Writer LCD 19" Flat panel f1903

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08-15-2005, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bboysoda Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville Ky Age: 18 Posts: 45	Its turned Of

08-17-2005, 04:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bboysoda Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville Ky Age: 18 Posts: 45	Well, the comptuer that dosent work now, was the Main/Host computer, but befor i formated it, it kinda looks like it wasnt, looked like non of them were the host. But now, 2 computers, wired up works and a wireless too. I dont think it has to do with these computer, something do to with the Lan Card in my coomputer... help plz! And they do use the same connection, Insightbb with Linksys.

08-17-2005, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Campbell, Ca Posts: 4,650	Does the lan work on the main pc? Did you do the internet connection wizard? Make sure your card is not disabled!

08-17-2005, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikejr Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 71	Sounds like you didn't install the drivers for your NIC Right-click My Computer --> Properties, click on the Hardware tab, then device manager. See if the drivers installed, if not - find the disk or use another PC to fetch it.