have win 98 try to upgrade to win xp but install fails. take out the ethernet card and can now install winxp. boot up once ok but now winxp wont start up. take out eternet card and now winxp runs ok. what is the problem with the card.
thanks kev.
2006-11-05 08:38:37 · 4 answers · asked by kev_m_2006 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
get a new card - many old ones aren't supported on XP - they are dirt cheap so just pick one up and all will be well. I had to get a new one with XP.
2006-11-05 08:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by minotaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could b ur nic was not designed to work with xp, they r a few nic's that are lik that
2006-11-05 20:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a new card here is one from tigerdirect
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=410604&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
7 dollars
2006-11-05 16:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by leondebay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its boned toss it
2006-11-05 16:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by rottie_mama1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋