Hi Guys
I recently upgraded my pc os from xp pro to xp pro sp2 because i wanted to use an MTP device (mp3 player) with my pc and you need sp2 for compatibility reasons.
After install i plugged in the modem and the "setting up your network" bubble popped up as normal.
After a couple of minutes of inactivity a message popped up saying "ip could not be verified you have little or no connectivity. it may not be possible to connect to the internet. click here to repair."
As commanded i clicked and about 3 mins later got the same message with "cannot update ip address, your router or modem may not be functioning properly. contact you equipment manufacturer"
A friend of mine had a similar problem and after a down grade back to xp it worked!
So a reformat and installation of my old xp disk and what do you know!? instant connection as soon as i plugged in the modem and restarted!
Now i have my pc duel booting xp on c drive and XP sp2 on D drive! if i boot to XP no problems if i boot to xp sp2 nothing!
Any ideas before i ring India!?