I reformatted my Dell Dimension 2350 (old) and it doesn’t let me set up any new internet connections and I need the internet in order to update XP service pack. I have the ethernet cable plugged into my router for FIOS but have no idea where to go from there.
January 30th, 2011 on 8:49 pm
You may need to install the Ethernet driver to make the network connections work-you can get it from Dell here:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_CEL_2350&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=
After you reformat, it’s always a good idea to check the device manager (click Start, Run, type DEVMGMT.MSC and click OK) for any other drivers you might be missing.
January 30th, 2011 on 8:49 pm
An easy answer if your just trying to update the service patch version is to download the stand alone installer. One good place to get such files is from http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html (other good providers are available :D )
As for the networking issue, if you have a fully functioning LAN port in the Dell then running an ethernet cable between an online router and the dell should enable you to connect to the internet without needing to set up a connection (unless you want to share printers etc).
However if your router is not connected you might need to set it up with your ISP log in name etc. You’ll need to consult your manual to do this but its usually along the lines of going to http://192.168.1.1 and sorting out the settings.
Hope this helps.
Merry xmas :)
Peter O