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dncb777
07-28-2007, 01:10 PM
I hope this isn't too dumb. I didn't get a modem for my first build because I didn't think I needed one for my wired DSL connection. Yet when I plug the Ethernet cable in that was taken out of my old computer I get no detection. I tried unplugging and replugging the DSL modem. Still nothing. Tried to set up a new network connection (which usually doesn't have to be set up for my always on connection. It usually just auto detects (which this computer is also set for in Network connections).

What am I missing?

dncb777
07-28-2007, 02:58 PM
OOPS. I had the outboard LAN disabled in the BIOS. Works now and I am on the internet and updating Windows. Yeah!!!!

gillis
08-28-2007, 02:44 PM
Is there a free or inexpensive way to upgrade my laptop from windows 98 operating system. I have windows 98 and usb port. Verizon send that DSL does not work windows 98