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Setting up older PC on broadband
poppyoscar_3
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Hi all
I wonder if anyone can help me?
I have a laptop and an older PC (circa 2001) running on Windows Millenniem.
Currently I can only go on broadband on the laptop, because the PC doesn't have an ethernet port and AOL requires it to set up on that. (The PC is also right by the router so wold be best running on a cable.) Is there an adapter or anything I can get to make it work? It's a real nuisance as the printer is set up on the PC because the laptop will only take a USB connection.
Many thanks in advance,
PO xx
I wonder if anyone can help me?
I have a laptop and an older PC (circa 2001) running on Windows Millenniem.
Currently I can only go on broadband on the laptop, because the PC doesn't have an ethernet port and AOL requires it to set up on that. (The PC is also right by the router so wold be best running on a cable.) Is there an adapter or anything I can get to make it work? It's a real nuisance as the printer is set up on the PC because the laptop will only take a USB connection.
Many thanks in advance,
PO xx
2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!
But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.
New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%
SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%
No 17 Lewis Lane
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You can buy a USB to Ethernet adaptor or install a network card. Your biggest problem will be the operating system though.0
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Thanks for that.......so what should I do? I have the back-up disks for the laptop which runs on XP - would I be able to use that?
Or is it not really worth bothering?2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!
But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%No 17 Lewis Lane0 -
You won't legitimately be able to install your xp on two machines...either you need to buy another copy, or how about picking up a very cheap second-hand pc with it already installed?? this may even cost you less than a new copy of xp if you hunt around...and could be a good source of spare parts !!......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple0 -
Like I'd know what to do with spare parts
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!
But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%No 17 Lewis Lane0 -
Assuming that XP is already legally on the desktop, there should not be an issue Provided there is proof that XP is licensed, which CD is used is irrelevant. In any case, all that is required here is drivers, AIUI.You won't legitimately be able to install your xp on two machines...either you need to buy another copy, or how about picking up a very cheap second-hand pc with it already installed?? this may even cost you less than a new copy of xp if you hunt around...and could be a good source of spare parts !!After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union
Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people
Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only
By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government
To dissolve the people
And elect another?0 -
It isn't, it has ME on it.
:rolleyes:
Oops, my bad. Then you are stuck with ME. Your best bet is to get an ethernet card supporting ME. Probably a lot more likely to be successful than trying a USB to Ethernet adaptor.After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union
Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people
Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only
By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government
To dissolve the people
And elect another?0 -
There is no problem with setting up broadband on ME. As has already been said, all you need is an ethernet card for the PC. If you are not confident with installing one just take it to your local PC repair guy who should only charge around £20 for supply and fit.
However, if you are ok to do it yourself ( its not at all tricky!), send me your address and I'll pop an ethernet card in the post for you. I've got a few spares kicking around here.0 -
However, if you are ok to do it yourself ( its not at all tricky!), send me your address and I'll pop an ethernet card in the post for you. I've got a few spares kicking around here.
thanks for the offer, but would not have the first clue how to install it myself!!
it does seem this might be the answer to the problem though!
Thank you
PO xx2010 MFW Challenge No. 112 Mortgage paid in full 27/08/10 I was MF!!!
But now I'm not - (Joint) Mortgage £104704.New MFW target £5000 overpayments by 31/12/2105 £400/£5000 = 8%SAVINGS TARGET - £25000 by 31/12/2015 £13643/£25000 = 55%No 17 Lewis Lane0
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