Problem with network drive

[Armando]

Here we go again.. *sigh*

I have a Dell Dimension 8100 Pentium 4 with 512 MB of memory. My OS is Windows XP. When I click on My Computer, it shows me my Hard Disk Drives, Devices With Removable Storage, and Network Drives. Under Network Drives, there is an icon with a red x on it and by the side it says memory_card on 'Npic7a94d' (Z:)  It also says the Network Drive is disconnected. I have no idea what it refers to or how I can fix this problem. I am not aware of any memory card  that would not be installed correctly or working.

If you need more info. let me know, otherwise, any help is appreciated.

[J0K3R]

is this machine part of a network or was it once part of a network.

[Armando]

Well the only network I can think of (I don't even know if it really is a network) is for a wireless HP printer but that's it.

[GX1_Man]

Armando,

To get this computer running the best that it can are you willing and able to do a fresh install of XP? I don't know the history on this setup, but it would be a great way to remove all of the variables other than the machine and the operating system.

[Armando]

If I knew how to do a fresh install of XP, yes, I'd most likely do it. I'd just have to know how to do it step-by-step and how to save my files and possibly music. All other software I can download so it's not that big of a deal.

[GX1_Man]

Here you go. It's pretty simple:

1) Back up data
2) Insert XP CD
3) Reboot machine
4) Follow onscreen instructions.

Here's more:

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1435

http://www.theeldergeek.com/clean_installation_of_windows_xp.htm

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Armando]

I'll see about that this weekend, I have too much homework and too many essays to do I don't want to risk it and not have a computer available.

Yet again, I owe you big time! Thank you for the help...

[GX1_Man]

You're always weelcome. We kind of like you, Armando!  

[Armando]

As much as I'd like to believe that, I don't think I can.

I think I've had more issues than anyone else and sometimes I find that you guys (the helping "team") get frustrated and perhaps annoyed at how many problems I have and how I don't understand anything

[GX1_Man]

Don't be too hard on yourself. That's why I think a good format and reinstall will fix most of the remaining problems. We can sort out the rest with a download of the drivers from the Dell website first, and saved on a CD.