On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:59:27 GMT, "Ryan A" <u27687@uwe> wrote:

>Hello.  I recently got a nasty virus that didn't want to be cleaned out.  So
>figuring it was about time to reformat anyways, i decided to do just that.  I
>reinstalled Windows xp everything seemed to run smoothly, no error
>notifications or anything like that. (I completely reformated drive)  When i
>logged on, i was unable to connect to internet.  Im connected directly to
>modem, no routers or anything, i went and checked status.  I had a valid IP
>adress, even called my ISP, and they said that my computer was showing up on
>their network.   I thought well maybe there are some hardware issues (note:
>log on has about a 30-60 second delay before taskbar items show up, or i am
>able to use start menu).  So i gave it another whirl.  I reset my bios, via
>jumpers, so everything was at default settings, unhooked all my peripherals
>only thing i left connected was formatted HD and cdrom drive.  No go.  Still
>unable to get any sort of connection.  I am apperantly able to send packets,
>but cannot recieve them.  I was wondering if anybody could help me out.
>Thinking about getting a new MB and HD's, but wanted to get some suggestions
>before making the purchases.
>thx ryan