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From: bond on 9 Jun 2008 08:02


"John Wunderlich" wrote:

> =?Utf-8?B?QkRL?= <BDK(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> news:29FC92C0-50A7-4353-B645-93C5B439EC29(a)microsoft.com:
>
> > I'm using Service Pack 2. My ethernet connection has the "Little
> > or no connectivity message". It doesn't matter whether it's
> > plugged into another computer with internet sharing, plugged into
> > a router or directly to the cable modem - I can't get an IP
> > address and the connection won't repair.
> >
> > I've done all of the following...
> >
> > - Turned off any third party services.
> > - Scanned for viruses and adware.
> > - Ran Winsock XP Fix
> > - Replaced the old ethernet card with a new one.
> > - Reinstalled Windows XP with SP2 from the disc.
> > - Replaced the ethernet cable.
> > - Disabled Windows Firewall..
> >
> > The last thing that I did before this started happening was
> > install AOL 9.1 and Avast! Antivirus, but I can't be completely
> > sure.
> >
> > I uninstalled both and that didn't help.
> >
> > When I log in as Administrator in Safe Mode with Networking,
> > everything works fine, so somewhere there must be a glimmer of
> > hope.
> >
> > This is a friends computer with lots of programs, so I don't have
> > the option of formatting the drive and starting over. HELP!
>
> Make sure your "DHCP Client" service has status "Started" and Startup
> Type is "Automatic".
>
> HTH,
> John
>
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