ok..so here's the deal..im using a realy really old computer..its the beige/cream colored hardrive(its really old..it has the Window 98)..and i have a cable modem..the cable modem is working alright but when i go to internet explorer i always get the error page(The page cannot be displayed)
i dont know why i cant go to the internet..
i have internet connection and all the...everything it connected in the right place..but yet..i cant go to any other site at all....
PLEASE HELP!!!
2007-02-12 08:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by aLeX 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
In Windows 98 check that the TCP/IP setting are as follows for a cable modem. Start>Settings>Control Panel
Double Click on Network
Double Click on TCP/IP for your Ethernet Adapter
Check the following settings (tabs)
IP address: Obtain an IP address automatically
WINS Configuration: Use DHCP for WINS resolution
DNS: Disable DNS - Unless you have been given a specific DNS to use by your Internet Service Supplier. If you have been given one put the number in. ***This is the critical step***
Click OK-OK until you get a message that you must Restart the computer. Restart the computer. NOTE it may ask for the Windows disk. After the restart you should be OK.
2007-02-12 09:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try downloading a different internet browser like firefox. If that doesn't work double check that your cables are connected and make sure that they drivers for your ethernet card are installed properly. You can do this by clicking start, my computer (right click) then properties, then hardware, and then device manager, your ethernet card is under network adapters. If there is a yellow symbol that means you need new drivers and those can be found at the manufactures website of your ethernet card
2007-02-12 16:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you loaded any software on it recently?
Was it working before the problem occured?
Have you changed anything on the PC?
Most of the time hardware problems are caused by adding/removing programs or drivers. Win 98 is fairly stable, although there are a few things if not done in the right order, that can hose you up.
2007-02-12 16:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by chefantwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋