kat0409 <kat0409.2b8af25@pcbanter.net> wrote in
news:kat0409.2b8af25@pcbanter.net:

> I'm having the same problem. I haven't been able to access the
> internet on my desktop computer, only on my laptop. They're both
> connected to the same router. Some of the things I've tried a
>
> Connecting directly to the modem
> Changing the cables (using one that is working on the laptop to
> hook to the desktop)
> Buying a new network card
> Running ipconfig (shows a system assigned address)
> running ftp127.0.0.1 (shows that the os is using the correct
> language) running Winsock
>
> The tech from my isp was at a loss, and referred me back to the
> manufacturer...who is Fry's (in otherwords, useless). Any
> suggestions?
>

Make sure that your DHCP client service is running:
Right-Click "My Computer" -> Manage -> Services & Apps ->Services
Make sure "DHCP Client" is "Started" and "Automatic"

Reset your Winsock Stack
Start->Run->Cmd
then: netsh winsock reset

Sometimes "LSPFix" or "WinsockXPFix" will solve stubborn problems:

<http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm>
<http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html>

Good Luck,
John