Just Installed XP

July 31, 2008

Just installed xp - I am connecting to the internet, but when I try to go to

say my home page, it says the page has expired - so, I am connected but can't

get to the web. HELP

July 31, 2008

Re: Just Installed XP

MKS46 wrote:

> Just installed xp - I am connecting to the internet, but when I try to go

> to say my home page, it says the page has expired - so, I am connected but

> can't

> get to the web. HELP

After you installed the operating system, did you then install the XP

drivers for all your hardware? This would include drivers for your

motherboard, ethernet adapter, video, audio, etc. If you forgot to do this,

that's why you are having trouble and that's your next step.

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR

2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR

3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer

(HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.

2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model

machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)

3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc

Advisor or System Information for Windows.

http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

Malke

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