PC just darn won't do what it used to!

[shellp]

OK, I may be about to step in it. But I'm getting a little desperate. In Dec.
I could no longer access the Tools option to diagnose connection. It is
there, no longer works. In Jan. lost options/ for changes or settings for
most programs & features.
My IP address seems to change, maybe it should. I'm soo new to all. That
maybe its normal. I just had not noticed it doing so before.
I have made note of these System Info:
Adapter:Type,unavailable. IP, Subnet, Default Gateway:unavailable. DNHCP:
neither enabled or the server available. MAC address: not available.
The only one showing to be available: Intel(R) 82566DC for ethernet?
I did not set up this Hp m8120n, w/Vista Home Prem,Norton Internet 2008 &
only software installed was Office 2007 home & student.
Have I accidentally changed something in the settings? Or what?
Have scanned for everything I can think of. Now settings are turning
themselves on or off by themselves.
Any help appreciated or references I could use. Or do I just need my own IT
pro to redo this whole thing?

 

[Joe cann]

why on earth did you select to use vista?

Install XP and you will be happy again

 

[Frank]

why on earth did you select to use vista?

Install XP and you will be happy again

He's smarter than you...hahaha!
Frank

 

[shellp]

I had no choice in the matter. Started w/Hp Slimline Pavillion that BB Geeks
allowed to get totally infected w/everything imagined & very real. At time
they made good on replacement ( no cash refund ). Vista was all that was
available.
I have even recieved a 'free' Vista Ultimae upgrade from disc. And too
scared to try it. I have no problem w/Vista I think its me. To ignorant to be
allowed use of PC?

 

[shellp]

Unless you all want to go to Mac.
He probably is. You did notice my title? But we will all have to deal
w/Vista sooner or later. And just how would I get XP now?

 

[Cameron Snyder]

After reading your post I don't know what problem you are here to solve.
Just that your PC won't do what it used to? Huh? Settings are turning
themselves on and off? Huh? What settings? Lost options for most programs
and features? What programs, what features?

If your issue is your network adapter is not working, look in device manager
(control panel/system/upper left under tasks click device manager) see if
your network adapter is installed and working correctly. Do you have a
router? Your IP address could come from that or your ISP. Why do state you
have a changing IP address when you haven't even outlined what your problem
is? Do you think that is helpful in diagnosing a problem that you have yet
to reveal.

Look in the event viewer for errors related to whatever you are here
complaining about. (control panel/administrative tools/event viewer)

Then report back.

 

[DanS]

OK, I may be about to step in it. But I'm getting a little desperate.
In Dec. I could no longer access the Tools option to diagnose
connection. It is there, no longer works. In Jan. lost options/ for
changes or settings for most programs & features.
My IP address seems to change, maybe it should. I'm soo new to all.
That maybe its normal. I just had not noticed it doing so before.
I have made note of these System Info:
Adapter:Type,unavailable. IP, Subnet, Default Gateway:unavailable.
DNHCP: neither enabled or the server available. MAC address: not
available. The only one showing to be available: Intel(R) 82566DC for
ethernet? I did not set up this Hp m8120n, w/Vista Home Prem,Norton
Internet 2008 & only software installed was Office 2007 home &
student. Have I accidentally changed something in the settings? Or
what? Have scanned for everything I can think of. Now settings are
turning themselves on or off by themselves.
Any help appreciated or references I could use. Or do I just need my
own IT pro to redo this whole thing?

shell....

it isn't clear, does the network work at all or not ? are you trying to
troubleshoot a non-working network connection ? or just why the diagnose
seems to no longer work ?

to get current network setting....

start a command prompt.
enter: ipconfig /all <press return>

The output of ipconfig sums up all eth adapter info for all (when /all is
present) installed network devices.

 

[shellp]

Thanks for the help shows all has been diconnected! ISP will have to help
address.