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Old 08-08-2011, 22:20   #9
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Re: Old XP PC has lost internet connection

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Originally Posted by budwieser View Post
You did turn the PC off before unplugging/Reinserting the mouse lead didn`t you?

If you still have no joy.
1: Turn the Router and PC both off.
2: Turn on the Router and give it a couple of minutes to settle down, THEN turn the PC back on and see what you`ve got Internet wise.
Given the issues with the mouse I think the problem may be elsewhere.
Personally I would disconnect the ethernet and see if the mouse starts behaving. If it does it could just be as simple as a faulty cable. Or as big as a failed ethernet controller.
If that doesn't work you clearly have bigger issues. Next stop would be to make sure there's nothing else faulty, maybe try unplugging the keyboard or eject any discs in the CD/DVDROM. Also make sure any other peripherals are unplugged. Or try a different mouse if you have one.
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