tarcenea,     The Desktop/Notebook Utility needs to be installed first, then the chipset drivers. If they are NOT installed first, then the rest of the drivers will fail to install.      How to Install Drivers in Microsoft® Windows® on Dell Systems     Since the operating system was re-installed did you remember to go to drivers and downloads, enter your service tag(DO NOT POST SERVICE TAG here or your post will get deleted, since it contains your personal information), and install these drivers in this order.   :emotion-55: Hint :emotion-55: When downloading the drivers, make a folder for each drivers and name it with the device it belongs with to make it easier to install them in the proper order.   Desktop System Software or Notebook System Software Chipset or SMBus driver Processor Driver (if applicable) Video Audio (sound) Input Drivers (keyboard/mouse) Modem Network Card QuickSet(Laptop only)     Rick
I had to reformat a Dell Latitude D830 with XP Pro SP2 due to a trojan.  After XP was reinstalled, I inserted the cds which contain the drivers and such for my system.  I installed the drivers and utilities, but for some reason when I plug my ethernet cable into the laptop, it says there is "Little or No Connectivity".  I plugged the same ethernet cord into the desktop I am currently using, and it works just fine.  The connection comes straight from the wall to the computer with no router or modem involved.  Can someone please help?  Thanks in advance!
Can't connect to the Internet after reformat