Desktop problem

[kalebaha]

Im pretty stupid when it comes to things about computers.
i know a little bit but this is just beyond me i dont know if its a hardware problem software problem or what.

But i reformatted and reinstalled Windows xp Home SP2 due to virus problem, sumhow got a virus and it $#@^#@ over my computer and i wasnt able to access internet, download nearly anything, or even system restore... so i reinstalled the windows and thought that i will just start all over again,

but wen i tried to set up internet nothing would work...still... i went to device manager and said that everything was working except: Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller, RAID Controller, RAID Controller.

They all show yellow bubble with exclamation mark in them and i try update, reinstall and watever but i cant cause no internet... i have no othr CDs other than the windows xp home SP2 disk.

i know my computer works with my internet cause it was working... before the virus.
i dont know much about the desktop because my dad is the person who gave it to me and always messed with it.

[RagingRandy]

Without the ethernet controller working you will not be able to access the internet. This is where the internet cable plugs into.

[vakker]

you need to have the disc that came with the computer to update the drivers OR go to someones house and download the up to date drivers. OR just pirate windows 7 and be done with it.

[Forever]

pirate windows 7 and be done with it.

Do this one, you will be happy.

[macka]

to get the drivers you have to go to the manufacturers website and make sure you get the right controllers for the model and operating system you are using. Just grab all of them and put them on a flash drive. Then install them using the device manager and update driver button. Select the flash drive as the source for the driver and you should be good to go after that. Before you go live on the net get a good anti virus. I am not a fan of Norton or McAfee, I use AVG free, I suppose could pay for an anti virus but IMO its easy enough to reformat the hard drive if I catch a virus.