Wednesday, November 29, 2006

NIC Disabled

Several weeks ago, I encountered a strange problem with a computer, it can start normally, but all network services, such as http, telnet, ping, broke down. After many effort, I gave up and thought some new virus invaded the computer, and suggested to re-install windows. Today, that guy comes, and I asked how about his computer, he explained that the NIC is disabled by the Network Center, possible because his computer with virus automatically spread that virus. OK, NIC disabled, here are some information about it:

How to check if your Network Card is Enabled or Disabled

For Win2000/XP

Right Click on My Computer

Select Properties

Select the Hardware Tab

Click on the Device Manager button and double click on Network Adapters

The Red Cross shows means the Network Card is Disabled.

The one with no Cross means the Network card is enabled.

How To Enable the Disabled Card ?

Right Click on the network card that is disabled and and Click on Enable


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