On 24/10/2006 "speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote:
>I need to install a program, but it uses the computer's network card
>for identification.
>We only have dial up internet as high speed is not available in our
>area, so  the network card is not connected to any external device.
>Windows tells me that the Local Area Connection is enabled but that the
>network cable is unplugged.
>When I try to install the program, it says that it is unable to detect
>the network card and so it won't work.
>I have a Compaq Presario running Windows XP Home.
>
>Is there some configuration that will let me set the Network Card so
>that it can be recognized, even though it is only connected to the
>computer and nothing else?
>
>If I add a Router will that work?
>
>Any help is much appreciated.
>
>Thanks. Speedbump
>

"speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote in message
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> I need to install a program, but it uses the computer's network card > for
identification.
> We only have dial up internet as high speed is not available in our
> area, so  the network card is not connected to any external device.
> Windows tells me that the Local Area Connection is enabled but that the
> network cable is unplugged.
> When I try to install the program, it says that it is unable to detect
> the network card and so it won't work.
> I have a Compaq Presario running Windows XP Home.
>
> Is there some configuration that will let me set the Network Card so
> that it can be recognized, even though it is only connected to the
> computer and nothing else?
>
> If I add a Router will that work?
>
> Any help is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks. Speedbump
>

> Not sure what this software is looking for, but if you need a network
> connection, then any live RJ45 port will do - router, switch, another
> computer.  An alternative that might be worth a try is the MS loopback
> adapter - no connection required:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839013/en-us
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote in message
> news:1161719971.926243.48830@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > I need to install a program, but it uses the computer's network card > for
> identification.
> > We only have dial up internet as high speed is not available in our
> > area, so  the network card is not connected to any external device.
> > Windows tells me that the Local Area Connection is enabled but that the
> > network cable is unplugged.
> > When I try to install the program, it says that it is unable to detect
> > the network card and so it won't work.
> > I have a Compaq Presario running Windows XP Home.
> >
> > Is there some configuration that will let me set the Network Card so
> > that it can be recognized, even though it is only connected to the
> > computer and nothing else?
> >
> > If I add a Router will that work?
> >
> > Any help is much appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks. Speedbump
> >

"speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote in message
news:1161800383.438999.242550@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> Doug,
> thanks for the information. The MS loopback adapter was just what I
> needed.
> It worked great and simple to do, which is a bonus for me.
> Also thanks to everyone who replied to my call for help. Your efforts
> are greatly appreciated.
> Speedbump.
>
>
> Doug Sherman [MVP] wrote:
> > Not sure what this software is looking for, but if you need a network
> > connection, then any live RJ45 port will do - router, switch, another
> > computer.  An alternative that might be worth a try is the MS loopback
> > adapter - no connection required:
> >
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/839013/en-us
> >
> > Doug Sherman
> > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> >
> > "speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote in message
> > news:1161719971.926243.48830@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > > I need to install a program, but it uses the computer's network card >
for
> > identification.
> > > We only have dial up internet as high speed is not available in our
> > > area, so  the network card is not connected to any external device.
> > > Windows tells me that the Local Area Connection is enabled but that
the
> > > network cable is unplugged.
> > > When I try to install the program, it says that it is unable to detect
> > > the network card and so it won't work.
> > > I have a Compaq Presario running Windows XP Home.
> > >
> > > Is there some configuration that will let me set the Network Card so
> > > that it can be recognized, even though it is only connected to the
> > > computer and nothing else?
> > >
> > > If I add a Router will that work?
> > >
> > > Any help is much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks. Speedbump
> > >
>

"speedbump" <bea***@execulink.com> wrote in message
news:1161719971.926243.48830@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
>I need to install a program, but it uses the computer's network card
> for identification.
> We only have dial up internet as high speed is not available in our
> area, so  the network card is not connected to any external device.
> Windows tells me that the Local Area Connection is enabled but that the
> network cable is unplugged.
> When I try to install the program, it says that it is unable to detect
> the network card and so it won't work.
> I have a Compaq Presario running Windows XP Home.
>
> Is there some configuration that will let me set the Network Card so
> that it can be recognized, even though it is only connected to the
> computer and nothing else?
>
> If I add a Router will that work?
>
> Any help is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks. Speedbump
>