PC problem (not router)

[Mephisto_Helix]

If I'm not supposed to start a new thread pertaining to the same topic, I'm sorry. I just thought I'd start fresh now that the problem is different.

Ok so I know now that it isn't the router at all (as in my 'Router Problem' thread) ... it's definately the PC. How do I know, I decided to test the router on this dilapidated PC I'm using for dial up and it works perfectly.

The problem I have now is, is it a hardware or software problem? This
is what I have noted: When I plug into the ethernet port the light comes
on and it shows on the router that there is a link. Does this then
mean that the problem isn't hardware? Like I've mentioned before
when Network Connections is opened, there is nothing there and in
Device Manager the network adapter stuff is hidden and but 'enabled
and working fine', so does that indicate software problems or not?
All I need is for someone to tell me "reformat the hdd coz it's an
XP problem" or "get a network card etc, coz it's a hardware problem"

Any info is appreciated ...

 

[Peon]

Virus

 

[ghalied]

hardware problem, nic change required by the sound of it

 

[The_Techie]

Try changing the NIC, that one sounds faulty. Not that it can't be a software problem, but I'll blame the NIC first then move on to Windows

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

First off, thanks for replying. Didn't know what on earth a NIC was so had to google for a while Anyway, if it is a NIC problem that means I'm definately gonna have to get a new card. I take it it's as easy as putting in a new GFX card? How do I disable the faulty onboard LAN? I suppose if all else fails I'll have to shell out for a tech guy eh ..... oh well. Thanks again for the information guys.

Cheers

 

[Peon]

move on to Windows

Thats the virus!! Its infected everywhere! Solution: buy a bunker and hide!

 

[Gunny]

If you tried reloading the NIC drivers and still have nothing then replace the card.

 

[Scooby_Doo]

installing a new nic is super easy just like a gfx card just slot it in and install software... don't even have to worry about the old nic.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Okay, so just wanna say I'm getting new network card 2morrow (a freebie nogal) and my probs will be over hopefully. Also just wanna add (and I know it aint the right thread and all that) but today I got online via ADSL, my xbox360 arrived from telkom and it looks like I'm getting a new gaming PC ..... when it rains it pours (about time I had good luck)

Thanks to everyone who helped with advice btw .... wouldv'e gone mad if not being able to ask here