Re-formatted but now no downloads possible

[kolli]

Have followed your very helpful guide to re-formatting the hard drive of my notebook using WinXP sp3 (ok I know it's old). Thanks! However, although I can connect to the web using IE7 (ok I know it's old), trying to download any anti-virus, alternative browser, email programme etc., all I get is... "IE cannot display the webpage". Is there simple solution to this?

 

[bazz2004]

If you'd looked more thoroughly into whether it was a good idea to reinstall Windows XP before you reformatted the drive you wouldn't have done it. It's a good time to think about replacing your notebook with a device running a current OS.

 

[kolli]

If you'd looked more thoroughly into whether it was a good idea to reinstall Windows XP before you reformatted the drive you wouldn't have done it. It's a good time to think about replacing your notebook with a device running a current OS.

An expected reply, but not helpful.

 

[Tmagic650]

May not be helpful, but you are way beyond time now

 

[bazz2004]

Perhaps I should have just said that no there is unlikely to be a simple solution to this. I would only install XP from scratch now as a virtual OS. If you carefully prepare for another attempt getting all the drivers together and have lots of time to spare you will get there in the end. Be lucky..

 

[DelJo63]

The better choice would have been at least Win/7 but nearly impossible now to purchase a copy.

But, yes, your XP can be made to work - - just don't expect updates from Microsoft, be sure to install an AV, and to run day-to-day from a limited user account.

That caveat being said, let's see what can be done.
1) download either or both Google Chrome or Firefox - - can you get either or both?