repurposing a network computer to home internet

[johnb35]

Highlight client services for netware and click on uninstall. I'm not sure about the service advertising protocol as I've never seen that before.

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

Uninstalled Client Services
Rebooted

Still "Limited or no connectivity" 100Mbps
176+ Packets Sent, 0 Received

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

I went to IP Configuraration: Broadcom Net...
Clicked on Release All
this cleared IP Address and Subnet Mask
now 0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0

 

[johnb35]

But do you still get the domain login? We need to get rid of that first.

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

Yes

 

[voyagerfan99]

You should just wipe the machine and start over from scratch.

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

What is the best(easiest) way: buy a new operating system (Windows), then Format the computer?

 

[johnb35]

Depending on the specs, you may not be able to upgrade the OS to 7, 8 or 10. XP is outdated and no longer supported anyway. You would be better off just buying a new machine.

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

Yes, I was just looking at the price of Windows 7 at Staples $169, or I can buy a refurbished machine with Win 7 on it for $169 from Staples. Go figure.

 

[johnb35]

Windows 7 is only $100.

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BB16

But it would be in your best interest to get a new machine.

 

[Y2KEDDIE]

Thank you all for your efforts. We gave it a good try. I accept your advice on upgrading my hardware. It's too bad manufactuers don't supply the OS on disk and put it inside the cabinet for re-installation when needed.

It would be nice to have an older machine to run old DOS programs and word processing, especially for those that are young and/or with limited funds.
I guess its just consumerism, computers along with all electronics: the price seems to flatten out high, while you get more features.

Again, thank you!