Done everything in here but I still have the problem.
Background history. I have a Linksys wusb300n adapter it has been running on a desktop computer with xp-sp3. I decided to reinstall windows on a new hard drive but keep my old version on my old drive.
No problems with the reinstall of windows but after installing the adapter (driver only) I get the deadly acquiring network address problem.
I have
repaired the network connection
uninstalled the adapter and re-installed.
renamed the ssid
ipconfig'ed renew
disabled all encryption
+ more suggestions - flushing stacks, server detections on auto etc
Nothing works.
However, I put my old drive back in the computer I get flawless connection.
I have looked at everything I can think of but it all looks the same between both sets of windows.
This problem is driving me nuts.
I have looked at so many forum pages.
My wife is telling me to get out but I just cannot let go of it.....
TIA
Flyfire