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Also see if you have any red exclimation marks

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Hmm, definately missing some drivers then.

Try right clicking on the Ethernet Controller one and select uninstall. Once it has disappeared, click on the little computer icon with the magnifying glass over it (or click 'Action' and 'Scan for hardware changes')

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By the way you need THIS for your Video Controller

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Done all that is above.
The result was, "new device detected" but it needs the software that of which requires a CD? or should I bring it downstairs and use the internet option and allow it to search on the net for.. updates as such? Currently Im downloading Sp3 and the Video Controller Driver onto USB.

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Problem is without the Ethernet Controller, you won't be able to get online. Kind of a bit Catch 22.

If you look on the back of the PC is the ethernet socket in the bit where the USB/Keyboard/Mouse sockets are or is it on a plug in card?

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I'll take a picture.

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That will be why the Intel Drivers haven't worked. You are going to have to open it up and find out who makes the card

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Na its not got a slot of its own, its with the mouse,keyboard etc.
Unfortunately the picture is to big to host. :(

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Ok, sounds like although its an Intel chipset, its not an Intel board.

Try this http://www.sisoftware.co.uk/?dir=dlo...=sware_dl_3264

I think it can tell you the motherboard maker

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Alright I'll do so once my pc has installed Sp3, It's currently installed the Video Controller, it just needs to be restarted to take full effect (After Sp3 Install I will reboot).

:shocked:

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Unfortunately, the program installed but doesn't load... :shocked:

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Any other suggestions? :)

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Did another reboot, program works & now I bought the Belkin Adapter with my computer, saves time traveling from pc to pc. I'll upload Info in a moment.
:cool:

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System:
Manufacturer - Dell Inc.
Model - Dimension 4700
Serial Number - 3X1Q71J
ID - 4C4C4544-31100058-C0B35180-4A31374F

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Any ideas? :td:

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No wonder then. Dells really need their restore CD run to ever work correctly first time.

http://support.dell.com/support/down...n&catid=&impid=

You can get all the drivers you need at that link

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That would make sense! :angel:
brb going to reboot and see what stage I am at.

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It works the sound that is, remaining yellow marks are
- Ethernet Controller
- Network Controller
- PCI Modem

Which is all the same thing really. How would this be solved?

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Go to the link i posted where you can download drivers for those three

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...up&file=103900 for the network adapter

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"Is confused" which link? ;) there are several! the link above has done the Ethernet Controller.

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You should now be all sorted then ;)

Shouldn't worry about the PCI Modem as you have broadband.

I'm just not sure what the 'Network Adapter' is unless it is built in Wi-Fi

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how come? :o PCI Modem is one of the yellow question marks ;_;