fresh install and no connection...

[THunDA]

Hello all ..
Ive just installed Windows XP Pro which ive done before but this time when I was done installing and went to browse and get all my needed updates ...I opened browser and it said "detecting proxy settings" then "page cannot be displayed" usually on my other installs I didnt need to configure anything it just worked...so then I went to "internet options"then "connections" and set it up as LAN cuz I have cable ....same thing no connection...I have it set to "obtain ip automatically"like a do always ..also I went to Command prompt and typed "ipconfig /all" and I think it said something like ip auto configuration and all the dns stuff was empty....the only different thing I did on this install is I didnt have ethernet cable from modem plugged into the puter during installation ...of course I remembered to plug in after the install :) Is it possible it didnt configure properly cuz it wasnt connected when I installed? and if so how do I fix ?
THANKS

[jabarnutcase]

Hi THunDA

I know this sounds too simple, but try rebooting your computer now that the cable is hooked up- (If you haven't already done so.)

[THunDA]

I have tried rebooting and same thing ...im at work now but when I get home im gona try uninstalling my network adapter and then reinstall ..maybe that will work

[jabarnutcase]

Yes, that's worth a try. Also, sometimes re-setting your modem (Or unplugging it if there is no re-set button) will do the trick too.
And....Removing the coax from the cable modem then putting it back.
I have cable too and some, or ALL of the above have worked for me at various times of cable or power outages.
Last but not least, it's possible the cable company is having an outage too! Sometimes, even if all the lights are on with your modem, they can still have another problem somewhere along the way!
Good luck! :)

[THunDA]

thanks alot the unplugging of the modem did it ...........thanks for quick reply :)

[jabarnutcase]

Glad I could help THunDA!
;)