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php111

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    No ethernet found in XP?
    « on: September 10, 2007, 05:22:48 PM »
    Hi,

    If someone had a pre-installed Vista system and don't like it would you down grade to XP Pro? I tried down grading but my Ethernet won't recognize. I even tried installing drivers for it but it still won't work or would all of you keep the Vista? My Ethernet name is:

    Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet

    How can i get it to work in XP Pro?
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    Re: No ethernet found in XP?
    « Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 07:59:15 PM »
    Hav you tried visiting Broadcom's website for an XP driver?

    If you've already downgraded to XP, you can also run Windows Update to see if there is a driver there as well.
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    php111

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      Re: No ethernet found in XP?
      « Reply #2 on: September 11, 2007, 04:26:17 AM »
      Quote from: The Saviour on September 10, 2007, 07:59:15 PM
      Hav you tried visiting Broadcom's website for an XP driver?

      If you've already downgraded to XP, you can also run Windows Update to see if there is a driver there as well.

      Yes i tried getting the drivers but they didn't work. I took XP off because it wasn't recognizing the card. I couldn't go to the upgrade. How can i go to upgrade when i couldn't connect my Ethernet to the internet? This is the only computer i have.
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      Re: No ethernet found in XP?
      « Reply #3 on: September 11, 2007, 06:34:08 AM »
      Re you sure you're using the correct driver for your NIC?

      There are two at Broadcom's site for the following chipsets:

      5781, 5786, 5787, 5788, 5789

      Is this Ethernet Adapter onboard or is it a separate card?

      Is your computer 32 or 64-bit?  There are two different drivers on the Broadcom site for the NetLink...

      Please take a look again...here's the page I've been looking at:

      http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netlink.php

      Good luck!
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      php111

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        Re: No ethernet found in XP?
        « Reply #4 on: September 11, 2007, 06:46:56 AM »
        Quote from: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 06:34:08 AM
        Re you sure you're using the correct driver for your NIC?

        There are two at Broadcom's site for the following chipsets:

        5781, 5786, 5787, 5788, 5789

        Is this Ethernet Adapter onboard or is it a separate card?

        Is your computer 32 or 64-bit?  There are two different drivers on the Broadcom site for the NetLink...

        Please take a look again...here's the page I've been looking at:

        http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netlink.php

        Good luck!

        I am not sure if it is separate or onboard and i am not sure what number to choose and i am also not sure if it is 32 or 64 bit. How do i find this out?
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        Re: No ethernet found in XP?
        « Reply #5 on: September 11, 2007, 06:53:14 AM »
        You can find out if your computer is 32 or 64-bit by going into System Information...it'll tell you there.

        Also...if we knew the manufacturer and model number of your computer we could find the specs for you...or is this a custom build?

        If the NIC is onboard...this means it's built directly into the motherboard...if not, it's a separate card.
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          Re: No ethernet found in XP?
          « Reply #6 on: September 11, 2007, 07:25:11 AM »
          I know what onboard and separate means. To this of it, it may be separate but i am not sure. I never looked into the inside. When i went to control panel then system. It said 32 bit Operating System. My product key on the side of my PC is.

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          Re: No ethernet found in XP?
          « Reply #7 on: September 11, 2007, 07:36:15 AM »
          Okay...we now know you have a 32-bit system...

          You may want to remove the Product ID you just posted...not a good idea.

          BTW...can you tell us the manufacturer and model of this computer?

          Is it a desktop or notebook?

          I'll see what I can do to find the correct driver for your computer...
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            Re: No ethernet found in XP?
            « Reply #8 on: September 11, 2007, 07:42:36 AM »
            Quote from: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 07:36:15 AM
            Okay...we now know you have a 32-bit system...

            You may want to remove the Product ID you just posted...not a good idea.

            BTW...can you tell us the manufacturer and model of this computer?

            Is it a desktop or notebook?

            I'll see what I can do to find the correct driver for your computer...

            I am not sure the model but it is a Lenovo. I think IBM sold Lenovo. It is a desktop. Btw did you get my product ID before i removed it or do you want me to PM you with it?
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            Re: No ethernet found in XP?
            « Reply #9 on: September 11, 2007, 07:59:30 AM »
            The Product ID is not needed.

            Please visit the following link to determine the correct model number for your computer:

            Find my correct IBM model number

            Plese post your results, please...
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            php111

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              Re: No ethernet found in XP?
              « Reply #10 on: September 11, 2007, 08:05:01 AM »
              Quote from: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 07:59:30 AM
              The Product ID is not needed.

              Please visit the following link to determine the correct model number for your computer:

              Find my correct IBM model number

              Plese post your results, please...

              I don't know how to find my model number and i have lenovo or how ever you spell it. All i said is i think IBM sold business to Lenovo.
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              Re: No ethernet found in XP?
              « Reply #11 on: September 11, 2007, 10:06:37 AM »
              That's why I posted the link...

              It will help you find the correct model of your computer...

              This way we can determine the correct driver for the NIC (Ethernet).
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                Re: No ethernet found in XP?
                « Reply #12 on: September 11, 2007, 01:55:40 PM »
                Quote from: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 10:06:37 AM
                That's why I posted the link...

                It will help you find the correct model of your computer...

                This way we can determine the correct driver for the NIC (Ethernet).

                I don't see on that site on how to find my model. I seen enter my product ID but my ID is way too long and it cut me off where i couldn't type any more digits or letters.
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                Re: No ethernet found in XP?
                « Reply #13 on: September 11, 2007, 02:25:06 PM »
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                  Re: No ethernet found in XP?
                  « Reply #14 on: September 11, 2007, 02:30:33 PM »
                  Quote from: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 02:25:06 PM
                  Try this link.

                  sorry but i don't know much about PC to find a model
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