Does the computer still work if connected to the other computer as you had
before? It is strange about the unplugged cable message. This could also be
a defective network card. Any possibility that the card may have been
damaged? Just a thought.

It can be frustrating at times. Just try to work your way back to the point
where it last worked. Good luck.

Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Johnson [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:03 AM
To: 'Peter Shkabara'
Subject: RE: Internet access

Thanks for your good suggestion however, that is not the problem in this
case.  Cable works fine when used on other computer connected to the router.

I appreciate you picking up this issue.  
I thought it would be a software issue as I uninstalled/reinstalled the
network adapter so assumed it was a windows operating system problem.   
I tried to used the XP installation disk and selected the repair option
however, I couldn't get past the administrator password requirement.  I
didn't set any password when I first installed this operating system on this
computer some time ago so I don't know why it is asking for a password.  I
would reinstall the operating system if that would fix the problem but there
must be an easier way?
 

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