Windows XP Home lost my network connection

[Warren Bernard]

I lost my network connection when I was purging my PC of a browser hijacker and haven't been able to re-establish my connection.  I'm looking for any suggestions beyond what I've already performed.

Actions leading to situation:  Performed online virus scan with Panda ActiveScan.  After performing this task, I was unable to establish a network connection.

OS: Windows XP Home edition

Actions accomplished:
1.  Verified all cables still connected
2.  Verified ISP service was not down
3.  Disconnected cable modem from wireless router and connected directly to PC
4.  Performed repair function under network connection properties
5.  Reinstalled driver to NIC
6.  Tried USB connection from cable modem to PC
7.  Removed all firewalls from PC
8.  Connected laptop to cable modem to verify operation, internet accessed so modem is OK
9.  Tried static IP addresses

Observations:
1.   All actions above did not resolve the problem
2.  Network connection lights on NIC card remain yellow when cable attached
3.  NIC and USB network connections reflect IP Address & Subnet Mask of:
169.254.51.198 and 255.255.0.0 respectively
4.  TCP/IP properties for both connections are set to obtain IP & DNS Address automatically.  DHCP enabled
5.  No network connection through NIC or USB

[wrathchild_67]

http://members.shaw.ca/techcd/VB_Projects/WinsockFix.exe

This should work- assuming that your computer was picking up an IP from DHCP originally.

[dl65]

Warren... try this , click start.......then control panel.......
select network connections.

This will open your network manager......
Does your local area connection show ?
If so click on it .
If it isnt there......look over to the left and click on CREATE A NEW CONNECTION .......
This just may solve your dilema.

Cheers,  

dl65