I read another topic where he had a similar problem, not being able to create an internet connection in Windows XP, but his problem appeared to be different to my own.
I'm plugged into a Siemens Gigaset SE567 Router/Modem, the one I've been using for years with all my computers, whether wirelessly or through an ethernet cable. It's always worked fine with this computer. I recently reinstalled windows, having the original OS format the hard drive during the reinstall, since I wanted to get rid of all the viruses and other garbage and make the computer usable again.
However, with my router/modem plugged in, all the cables set correctly, and even the wireless connection working flawlessly for two laptops in the same house, there is literally nothing showing up in the Network Connections folder. No familiar "Local Connection," absolutely nothing. I tried using the troubleshooter, and that didn't help me, because it kept mentioning ports to check in the device manager that weren't there. Clicking "set up a new internet connection" and going through the options to choose the "always-on broadband" type, it just says "Your connection should already be set up" and leaves me with nothing.
I have done literally nothing with this computer save for install the OS. What could be the problem?
On a side note, when I drag any windows around the screen, they lag like crazy, as though the processor is being used up completely, but I am running nothing. Again, brand new install, so I'm kind of confused. Any help appreciated!
I'm plugged into a Siemens Gigaset SE567 Router/Modem, the one I've been using for years with all my computers, whether wirelessly or through an ethernet cable. It's always worked fine with this computer. I recently reinstalled windows, having the original OS format the hard drive during the reinstall, since I wanted to get rid of all the viruses and other garbage and make the computer usable again.
However, with my router/modem plugged in, all the cables set correctly, and even the wireless connection working flawlessly for two laptops in the same house, there is literally nothing showing up in the Network Connections folder. No familiar "Local Connection," absolutely nothing. I tried using the troubleshooter, and that didn't help me, because it kept mentioning ports to check in the device manager that weren't there. Clicking "set up a new internet connection" and going through the options to choose the "always-on broadband" type, it just says "Your connection should already be set up" and leaves me with nothing.
I have done literally nothing with this computer save for install the OS. What could be the problem?
On a side note, when I drag any windows around the screen, they lag like crazy, as though the processor is being used up completely, but I am running nothing. Again, brand new install, so I'm kind of confused. Any help appreciated!