[Übersicht] Desktop problem

[kalebaha]

Im pretty stupid when it comes to things about computers.
i know a little bit but this is just beyond me i dont know if its a hardware problem software problem or what.

But i reformatted and reinstalled Windows xp Home SP2 due to virus problem, sumhow got a virus and it $#@^#@ over my computer and i wasnt able to access internet, download nearly anything, or even system restore... so i reinstalled the windows and thought that i will just start all over again,

but wen i tried to set up internet nothing would work...still... i went to device manager and said that everything was working except: Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller, RAID Controller, RAID Controller.

They all show yellow bubble with exclamation mark in them and i try update, reinstall and watever but i cant cause no internet... i have no othr CDs other than the windows xp home SP2 disk.

i know my computer works with my internet cause it was working... before the virus.
i dont know much about the desktop because my dad is the person who gave it to me and always messed with it.
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[Locutus of Borg]

Without the Ethernet Controller, your Internet will hardly work . Do u use cable or wireless connection?

If cable, do u have onboard LAN or an extra PCI-Card? Same for the soundcard, onboard or PCI? Can you check all this? Shouldnt be a big problem if you open your computer!

If its all onboard, find out the brand and model of your mainboard (its normaly printed on it), otherwise get "Everest Home Edition", install and check. If you have found out, get the latest drivers in the internet (use a friends computer or a public one, if Everest shows u the brand, it even gives you the link to get the drivers)

Good luck!