network/software problem

computer12620 · 12-10-2003, 03:24 PM

hi i just bought a newa computer and i was online a few days ago i got online and nothing happened i couldnt dial up to my linksys router how ever my brothers computer woked just fine for the internet and i can still share files with him. i tried a different harddrive which is very small and myt internet works just fine.I want to reformat but i need 35 gigs of stuff on my harddrive how can i save them and stil reforamat

ADZ · 12-10-2003, 03:25 PM

if u can file share, why not copy your 35 gigs over to your bros machine, re-format, install OS then copy files back over?

Shakie · 12-10-2003, 05:12 PM

computer12620, why don't we try to figure out what is wrong with your connection before you reformat?

Exactly what type of router do you have?
What operating system are you using?

If you would rather just reformat, then like ADZ siad, if you can see your bros computer, transfer files, reformat and retransfer files.

chesman · 12-10-2003, 09:08 PM

how are you connected to this router?

computer12620 · 12-11-2003, 04:12 PM

well i have a linksys router model besfr41. the reason i need to keep the 35 gigs is causee its ny bros stuff and he doesnt have room for it. im conneceted though a lan
thanx for your help

digital_darknes · 12-11-2003, 07:16 PM

before your format, i have problems with this all of the time, im connected with linksys router and a hawk switch, i have to unplug my dsl modem, router and switch and then leave them off for 2 min, then plug the switch back in, then the router, then the DSL. Give it a shot see what happens.

computer12620 · 12-12-2003, 02:20 PM

well its really strange because my brothers computer works just fine with the router and he thinks it would be a software issue because we can still share files.

computer12620 · 12-16-2003, 06:08 PM

well i got everything to work after reinstalling windows thanks for al of your help!

12-10-2003, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
computer12620 Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 106	network/software problem hi i just bought a newa computer and i was online a few days ago i got online and nothing happened i couldnt dial up to my linksys router how ever my brothers computer woked just fine for the internet and i can still share files with him. i tried a different harddrive which is very small and myt internet works just fine.I want to reformat but i need 35 gigs of stuff on my harddrive how can i save them and stil reforamat

12-10-2003, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ADZ Master Techie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,233	if u can file share, why not copy your 35 gigs over to your bros machine, re-format, install OS then copy files back over? __________________ SPYWARE REMOVAL: 1. AdAware http://www.webattack.com/download/dladaware.shtml 2. SpyBot http://www.snapfiles.com/download/dlspybot.html 3. CoolWebShredder http://www.spychecker.com/program/coolwebshredder.html ONLINE VIRUS SCANS: 1. http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?cid=9059 2. http://security.symantec.com/ 3. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

12-10-2003, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	computer12620, why don't we try to figure out what is wrong with your connection before you reformat? Exactly what type of router do you have? What operating system are you using? If you would rather just reformat, then like ADZ siad, if you can see your bros computer, transfer files, reformat and retransfer files. __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

12-10-2003, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
chesman Super Techie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 386	how are you connected to this router? __________________ WinXP Pro P4 2.5 Ghz/socket 478/400FSB/512L2 512 megs PC800 Rambus ABIT TH7II-Raid mobo 128MB Nvidia FX 5200 Home Theatre w/TV out and Remote 80 Gig Western Digital/8mb Cache/7200 RPM\'s 20 gig Fujitsu/2mb Cache/5400 RPM\'s 48x40x48/16X Dvd/CD-Burner

12-11-2003, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
digital_darknes Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 434	before your format, i have problems with this all of the time, im connected with linksys router and a hawk switch, i have to unplug my dsl modem, router and switch and then leave them off for 2 min, then plug the switch back in, then the router, then the DSL. Give it a shot see what happens. __________________ CCNA, CCNP, A+, N+. ________________ I agrue with people.\| --------------------------

12-11-2003, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
computer12620 Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 106	well i have a linksys router model besfr41. the reason i need to keep the 35 gigs is causee its ny bros stuff and he doesnt have room for it. im conneceted though a lan thanx for your help

12-12-2003, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
computer12620 Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 106	well its really strange because my brothers computer works just fine with the router and he thinks it would be a software issue because we can still share files.

12-16-2003, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
computer12620 Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 106	well i got everything to work after reinstalling windows thanks for al of your help!

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