Windows XP will not automatically select the correct IP address or

[Guest]

Relevant system specs: DFI Lanparty UT nF4-D motherboard, currently using the
chipset driver as provided from the DFI website.

Recently I reformatted my computer, but am unable to connect to the
internet. I went into command prompt and the output from the ipconfig /all
command revealed that the default IP address for my network adapter was on a
169. network with no default gateway.

I should be on a 192.168.1. network. By manually setting the TCP/IP settings
to use the same DNS servers and be on the proper network I am able to access
the internet. I'd rather the auto-assign take care of it for me for the rest
of the time I have this computer.

I've tried repairing the connection, but without the right default gateway
the ipconfig /release /renew is impossible. I've reinstalled the drivers and
reformatted and reinstalled everything again, but it's still not getting the
right IP address.

On a side note, Windows XP is only recognizing about 50% of my actual
available disk space. The BIOS recognizes all 250 gigs of hard disk space
available, but Windows (during and after installation) can only see about 137
gigs.

 

[Guest]

Problem solved. Turns out I just had to reset the router. Nothing wrong with
the computer at all (thankfully).

 

[Enkidu]

On a side note, Windows XP is only recognizing about 50% of my actual
available disk space. The BIOS recognizes all 250 gigs of hard disk
space available, but Windows (during and after installation) can only
see about 137 gigs.

You need SP2 and possibly a driver for the disk that you have.

Cheers,

Cliff