Internet problems

[dustinb_3]

My computer tells me that there is not an ethernet cable pluged in but there is and the lights on the ethernet port are lit up. It wont let me get a connection. My router even shows that its connected to my computer. Any help?

[Dark Nova]

do this:
start, program files, accesories, communications, new connection.

also try a reboot and did you set up your router? is this the first time the pc goes on the net?

[dustinb_3]

I tried a new connection but it said my ethernet cable was disconnected. My rounter is set up and this is the first time computer is trying to connect to the internet

[Dark Nova]

check your BIOS, if the internet if enabled

[dustinb_3]

I checked it, it is enabled. Also the networking icon in the corner of screen has an x through it but the networking lights on the back of my computer and the router lights both show a connection

[dustinb_3]

can someone please help.

[Gizmo]

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html

[glc]

Right click on the icon that has the X through it, see if "enable" or "repair" is an option. Also check device manager and make sure the network adapter isn't disabled in there.

[dustinb_3]

I tried winsockxpfix and it didn't do anything and the icon with the x through it wont let me repair it.

[DougL]

I would try another cable, i've lost count of the number of new cables that i have used which turn out to be faulty.

Doug

[dustinb_3]

i figured it out, i couldnt get a connection with integrated ethernet because my windows xp hadnt been validated. As soon as i validated it the ethernet worked. Thanks for all of your help