So I've had to load Windows (XP Pro) a 3rd time, due to a driver conflict (the 2nd time was a nasty virus). But this time, it didn't find/load my network adaptor, so I can't use my broadband connection (no IP address). Any idea how to fix this? I don't have a disk for the adaptor. (I reloaded it it without overwriting the one that was there, and did NOT make a new partition. I have TWO copie of Windows on my drive.) ALSO... whenever I reload Windows, it refuses to recognize anything on the system, and wants me to reload all of my programs again (even though they're all still there in the original version of Windows (which I left to preserve my files, but which won't boot). Is there any way to get all of my programs in "Windows 1" to run in "Windows 2" without reloading every damn one? Thanks in advance.2 people need an answerI do too

You will need to get the network adapter drivers and install them. See below for general information about drivers. You cannot run the programs from Windows 1 in Windows 2. You will need to install them in Windows 2. You will probably want to get rid of Windows 1 after you retrieve any data you want to save. Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from: 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.). Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers. To find out what hardware is in your computer: 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer. 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway) 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for WindowsMS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!