Ritter197 wrote:
> Thanks for always being there trying to help.
>
> I did what some of you suggested. I formatted the harddisk and
> installed a MS original
> Windows XP Pro on the HP desktop 4400+ dual core AMD. Instread of
> being stuck with the overloaden Windows xp by HP..
>
> It installed OK but before going any further I wanted to establish a
> connection to the Internet and E-mail. but the new installlation did
> not create a Local Area Connection and having tried the Wizard a
> number of times did also not create the Local Area Connection..But I
> now succeeded with a Microsoft Local area connection called
> "Microsoft Loopback Adapter"
> I am using a Westall6100 DSL modem and D-link wireless, both of which
> work, because I am sending you this message from the laptop.With
> those 2 pieces of hardware.



Using the switch on the laptop, disable your wireless connection.

In Device Manager, do you see an ethernet controller listed under Other
Devices ?

If so, left click on it, right click, then choose "Update Driver". The Found
New Hardware wizard will appear. Insert the Windows XP CD provided by HP,
since it contains the correct drivers. Also, uninstall the "Microsoft
Loopback Adapter"; you don't need it. The 1394 Net adapter isn't a physical
device you can use, but leave it alone.


Click next and next on the wizard. If it asks you to connect to Windows
Update, choose No. Install the driver.


Post back with your results.