Hi Noel
Thanks for the response. I can now post a full scenario.
The Me m/c was riddled with spyware. Prior to the original post, I had used
Adaware to remove the worst of it, along with judicious use of stuff from
SysInternals, and the delete key.
I was left with a m/c that had its config shot to pieces, so I resorted to
the manufacturer's (Gateway) OS backup CD. I managed an in-place upgrade,
which miraculously retained all settings and re-instated the network files
and the rest.
It is worth noting that the m/c reported no installed applications prior to
the re-install, and yet all 20 or so applications reappeared in the
Add/Remove window afterwards.
The network icon started working and I was able to install a network card,
connect to the internet and update the m/c with the latest patches.
Updating to IE6 was problematic, but I used the program at your link to
remove IE and then I was able to install a 'virgin' copy.
In the end, a complete success, but it just goes to show what happens when
you don't have a firewall installed.
The m/c is now back with its rightful owner, with a stark warning about
using protection at all times.
Cheers.
Charles
"Noel Paton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I wouldn't reinstall yet!!
>
> 1) try removing the network cards - ALL of them - from Device Manager,
> while in Safe Mode. with luck that should revert the system back to the
> base. While there, remove ALL error-flagged devices, and all duplicated
> devices (outside the System Devices branch - report back on duplications
> there).
>
> 2) If that doesn't help, there's a registry hack that can clear all
> devices - but I don't want to post it in these NG's without either more
> details, or a good reason, and more explanation than I have time for here
> and now.
>
> If both of the above fail, then it may be worth considering a reinstall of
> the OS - although I suspect that it wouldn't help. If you should decide to
> do so, then you need to read the following.....
> Do an over-the-top install from the HD - look here for detailed
> instructions.
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/reinME.htm
> post back with any questions (or use the feedback link on the site)
>
>
> HTH
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Charles Law" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Hi Noel
>>
>> Thanks for the response. I think there must be more wrong with the ME m/c
>> than I can fix. If I install a network card I cannot install a driver for
>> it and it appears multiple times in the Network group in the hardware
>> configuration with a blank name. I then cannot remove the reference
>> without editing the registry.
>>
>> Looks like I will have to re-install.
>>
>> Charles
>>
>>
>> "Noel Paton" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>>I would suggest using the XP machine to begin the networking - run the
>>>wizard there first, and then create the disk to run on the ME machine.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>>>
>>> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>>> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>>> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>>>
>>> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
>>> NG's
>>>
>>> "Charles Law" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>>>I have a Windows ME m/c that I want to connect to Windows XP via a
>>>>parallel cable. I open Control Panel on the ME m/c and double-click the
>>>>Network icon, but nothing happens.
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone else had this? How can I get the Network window to come up?
>>>>
>>>> I have tried setting up DCC, but on the ME m/c I get the message
>>>> "Direct cable on LPT1 is disconnected" as soon as I try to connect. The
>>>> cable is good as it works on another (non-ME) m/c.
>>>>
>>>> If something has mucked up my ME configuration, is there a way to
>>>> repair ME without re-installing?
>>>>
>>>> Lots of questions, I know, but ...
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Charles
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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