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tracyg76
28-09-2009, 17:21
I will be re-installing windows shortly. I rang CS to try get the most up to date broadband installation CD only to be told (after a few misdirected calls) that I don't need one. They said to just connect up modem & switch on (via ethernet) and then start up the PC a few minutes later and I'd be ok....

Is this true? Wouldn't want to trash my pc only to find I need a cd after all..... I'd get withdrawal symptoms if I was sans broadband for a week :angel:.

Edit: I'll have windows xp after the reinstall and a blue ntl:250 modem if that helps any?

Toilet-Duck
28-09-2009, 17:43
Yep that's correct, you only need the Drivers if you were hooking up via usb.

Ethernet is faster anyway, once you have installed windows plug the cable in, reset your modem and your good to go :)

Kymmy
28-09-2009, 17:46
Are you reinstalling from a recovery CD or via a Windows disk? If the later then make sure you have your motherboard and especially ethernet driver CD handy