Trouble connecting to net after OS reinstall

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Hmm, ok sorry for that, but now that I have your attention…I am having trouble browsing the net since the last coupla days, I could ping all websites with their IPs but when I gave the domain name, I get a host not found error(the one you get when you try to browse when u havent connected to the net), so I called up the customer care guys( ISP = AirTel) and explained my problem to them, they asked me to reinstall windows(XP Pro), so I reistalled my windows( The Upgrade option, not a fresh install). ANd then I installed my modem drivers, but the dialler aint there on the desktop that shud have been created automatically when I install my modem drivers, so I tried to create a dialler manually, but the " Dial using a Modem" option cannot be highlighted and is currently in grey, the only option available is connect to internet using an always on connection(If I choose this option and continue, it says my net is already configured and ready to use :confused: :no_entry: ) . SO, guys I need help asap, thx in advance :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

PS: sorry for the title :wink: :tongue:

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1- The airtel fokkers lied to you…The problem happens when the DNS server on the ISP end is down…I still cannot fathom why and how a re-install of windows would miraculously restore DNS resolution…

2- Check control panel>system>device manager and verify that no unidentified devices are present (especially modem/network device)

2- Check >control panel>Modems to see if ur modem is installed or not (most probably it isn’t installed correctly, or maybe u just installed the drivers but it’s not still been detected as a modem

3- Once u have the modem on the list here, you should be able to create a new connection from Contro panel>network connection

Plz post how if this works for u
And u r a A$%&%$E for this cheap attention grabbing technique…though must admit it worked :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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well, thanx for the help, will try after going home, me in cyber cafe now :slight_smile:

:tongue:

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Hooligan… This is first warning.
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