I've just had a dell xps t600 tower given to me (I know It's OLD) but ok to use as back-up.Anyway it keeps showing cannot connect to internet?from when it is first turned on, how do I uninstall this problem.from the start menu I guess but I can't seem to find where they installed it from.???

colin, July 2011

An ethernet adaptor is one of the most plug and play device you can install.

When I installed one in my computer, I did not see any "New hardware found" dialog, the adaptor was already detected, installed, and fully functional immediately after the first boot.

Extremely reliable, fast and secure.

Electro, July 2011

Update Windows XP. Update the WiFi adapter drivers.

BTW, you can use Ethernet. You just install an Ethernet Adapter.

T, July 2011

further to problem. windows xp and the computer is not connected to the net at all,it was a simple dial-up before i got it? as there is no ethernet connector i can only try wireless with dongle.but for now not connected.
I also get message rundll32.exe when closing down and have to end the task myself?

colin, July 2011

You do not say the OS
You do not mention how you connect to your router - cable or wireless - do you have a wireless card? A network port?
The router connects to the internet - you make a network connection to the router by wireless or cable.
Examine network connections from control panel
To modify the start up list type msconfig in the Run box and click OK

Peccavi, July 2011