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Originally Posted by DaiNasty

Kymmy's idea about booting from a linux cd is a good one but requires burning an iso file to cd. Do you feel this is something you could try?

I have no doubt Kymmys idea is a good one, and I could do what is required burning file to CD etc, but would rather stay with XP Dai.

Originally Posted by JadeFalcon

turning off the nic in the bios is very very simple as its usually just one option usually called onboard LAN or onboard ethernet. if your managing to follow the instructions of the other posts then trust me its simple ))

my 2 year old could do it if i showed him what to do

Many thanks Jade but I'm not for messing with the bios as yet.

Originally Posted by ZrByte

http://www.ebuyer.com/60065-dynamode...b-nic-1427-100

Could be an option. Though this is assuming that the onboard card is dead and that its not just a software issue (The linux ISO that Kymmy suggested would be able to eliminate the latter as a possibility).

My feeling is that the on board card is dead, so I have ordered the above adaptor to save all the faffing around. Will get back to you when I receive it.

Thank you all for your interest and help in this matter, what would I do without you!