Were both motherboards the same model? And if so, were they the same revision number? Have you tried running the motherboard drivers from the disk that presumably came with the new mobo? Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] The NOSPIN Group http://freepctech.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul M. Feldman Subject: [PCBUILD] Problem usuing Internet Explorer and Outlook Express I have been experiencing a problem that baffles me. The motherboard on the computer failed (leaking capacitors). I replaced the mobo and fired up the computer. The OS is Win XP Pro. Everyting looked fine except that I cannot surf nor can I send or receive e-mail. I can connect with my ISP and the netwrok card is working fine. I am thinking that I should re-install Win XP and Outlook Express. Would installing another browser, i.e., Opera and another e-mail client, say Eudora or Pegasus make any diference? I have asked the ISP for assistance and we rinstalled the dial up connection many times but that did not help. Any suggestions gratefully accepted. PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>