My Computer doesn't realize that internet is going into it after i used my windows xp restore disk?

Question

The (modem)? in my computer that the ethernet cable is plugged into doesn't realize internet is going into it, even though it flashes when i plug it in, im guessing my internet driver got uninstalled somehow when i reinstalled windows, someone please help me with this problem

Answer 1

Check your system device manager.  Sounds like the network card driver isn't installed properly or the device itself is having issues.

Answer 2

A fresh OS installation, re-installation or auto repair would need reinstallation of all drivers (chipset, VGA, sound, LAN, etc.).

It looks like LAN driver is not installed. Be sure to have all necessary drivers installed so that your PC will run flawlessly. Drivers are usually in the drivers CD that comes with a new PC. If it is gone, download the drivers from Dell's support site. You may have to do that in another PC that connects to internet.