Network problem: When I goto start>control panel>network connections it shows none?

I have the latest drivers for my motherboard, but I'm having networking issues, I can't set up a static IP because I have no connections in my network connections folder. This computer is networked to 3 others, and none of them have a problem getting files from this comp, and vice versa. I can't set up online games either. I'm assuming that's related. I'm using win XP pro with an Asus A8N5X motherboard. Any help is appreciated.

Network problem: When I goto start%26gt;control panel%26gt;network connections it shows none?
Isolate...the key to solving a problem...





1st, you've said that the latest drivers are already installed , try opening the Device Manager and then check %26amp; see if your NETWORK ADAPTER is really installed %26amp; does not have a yellow icon or 'X' icon showing.





2nd, also try doing a ping to this address: 127.0.0.1


doing a 'ping 127.0.0.1' (without the quotes) would check if your network adapter is working fine...and if this method would show up negative, your network adapter is not working...





3rd, your motherboard i believe has the built-in network adapter, try re-installing the device driver(s) of your network adapter...





4th, if all the above doesn't work, get a network PCI-slot adapter replacement...
Reply:Queen,


You can try to setup a new connection in the upper left hand corner of the Network Connections screen. I would advise turning the firewall off, too, that can be a pain in the a** as well when trying to network.


Good Luck !!
Reply:May be possible something happened wrong to your network properties.. may b a virus or anything..





Anyway, now start again. in network connections, click 'make a new connection', select connection type, and go on. This should be resolved. Also, go to windows help, it's good in xp.





Also check your computer with latest anti-virus.
Reply:Ok, on the backside of your computer should be where the network cable connects. Wherever it is plugged in, there should usually be a yellowish light and a green light.


Are the lights on and are they flashing? If not, then your network adapter is not working, unplug and replug the cable to see whether it is just a lose connection.


Next, check your Device Manager (Rightclick on My Computer, Hardware Tab, Device Manager button) and see whether there are any items with red x's or yellow circles with exclamation marks. If so, you either disabled the device and it needs to be re-enabled, or there is a problem with the driver. Rightclick on the device and either click Enable or Properties.


In Properties, click on Driver and if the device worked before, maybe click on driver rollback to go back to an older driver ... that would normally only be the case if your drivers were recently updated.


Sorry for the long answer, hope some of it helps ...