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Network adapter problems on WINDOWS 98
Hello,
I have a fairly old computer (purchased in 1999) and last week it started exhibiting some strange problems, i.e., there were pale blue pinstripes all over the desktop and then after a while it would go past the Dell and the Windows logo, but it would have a black screen instead of the desktop (mouse was still usable). The computer finally crashed a couple of days ago and I managed to fix that by rebooting with the cd-rom, unfortunately I am now unable to connect to the internet. When I ran the troubleshooting software it said, "Network Adapter failed". The Dell and my internet server technical support were not helpful at all. Is there a solution to this problem or do I have to replace my computer? Thank you. Hope you have a lovely day! |
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Network adapter problems on WINDOWS 98
wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I have a fairly old computer (purchased in 1999) and last week it started exhibiting some strange problems, i.e., there were pale blue pinstripes all over the desktop and then after a while it would go past the Dell and the Windows logo, but it would have a black screen instead of the desktop (mouse was still usable). The computer finally crashed a couple of days ago and I managed to fix that by rebooting with the cd-rom, unfortunately I am now unable to connect to the internet. When I ran the troubleshooting software it said, "Network Adapter failed". The Dell and my internet server technical support were not helpful at all. Is there a solution to this problem or do I have to replace my computer? Thank you. Hope you have a lovely day! what started out seeming like a video problem , now has turned into a network problem ... I would have a close look at your motherboard to see if you have leaking capacitors (funny smell , bulging tops ) if this is the case ...save your information and look for another computer. if not ... look in your device manager ...is there any indication of a problem with your network adapter ? (yellow "!" , red "x" etc) |
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Network adapter problems on WINDOWS 98
wrote in message oups.com... Hello, I have a fairly old computer (purchased in 1999) and last week it started exhibiting some strange problems, i.e., there were pale blue pinstripes all over the desktop and then after a while it would go past the Dell and the Windows logo, but it would have a black screen instead of the desktop (mouse was still usable). The computer finally crashed a couple of days ago and I managed to fix that by rebooting with the cd-rom, unfortunately I am now unable to connect to the internet. When I ran the troubleshooting software it said, "Network Adapter failed". The Dell and my internet server technical support were not helpful at all. Is there a solution to this problem or do I have to replace my computer? Thank you. Hope you have a lovely day! what started out seeming like a video problem , now has turned into a network problem ... I would have a close look at your motherboard to see if you have leaking capacitors (funny smell , bulging tops ) if this is the case ...save your information and look for another computer. if not ... look in your device manager ...is there any indication of a problem with your network adapter ? (yellow "!" , red "x" etc) |
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Network adapter problems on WINDOWS 98
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what started out seeming like a video problem , now has turned into a network problem ... Here is something that works for me if there is an odd problem which seems like hardware or at least something flakey that might change if you were (gosh) to kick the PC even by accident ... Power off computer, remove the card use ink rubber to rub of any tarnish on the edge connectors on both sides but if possible use static control measure ie. No nylon shirts or plastic etc replace card power up etc. What seems to happen is the gold plating on the cards comes into contact with tin plating in the edge connectors on the motherboards and this makes the tin and gold form some intermediate alloy which is partially semiconducting though it takes about a year or more for it to happen.ie Its current path is disturbed by what happens when gold and tin are in contact for long enough a period... By rubbing off the tarnish it seems to remove this and improve the connections and I seem to need to do this each 1 to 2 years on various systems from Taiwan or HK etc without any other changes and the systems work again for roughly another 18 months and seems to be influenced by the local humidity as well - perhaps implying the gold on the plug in cards is not real gold but something like Kynar or something that looks flashy but isnt..! its one of those combinatorial metalurgical issues not thought out before hand by the card makers talking to the motherboard connector makers or the latter not listening or caring.... sigh -- Regards Mike * VK/VL Commodore FuseRails that wont warp or melt with fuse failure indication and now with auto 10-15 min timer for engine illumination option. * VN, VP, VR Models with relay holder in progress. * Twin Tyres to suit most sedans, trikes and motorcycle sidecars http://niche.iinet.net.au |
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