I restored dell dimension 2400 i can't find my network adapter

The Dell Dimension 2400 drivers are available here: http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/product/dimension-2400 . Use another computer to visit the site and make sure that Microsoft XP shows in the OS search drop down. Expand the section labeled Network. The wired network adapter is a Broadcom 4401. The direct link to the latest driver (V. 3.63 released 8/5/2003) page is http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/DriverDetails/Product/dimension-2400?driverId=R64645&osCode=WW1&fileId=2731129724&languageCode=en&categoryId=NI .

A more recent driver for XP is available from Broadcom at: http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/4401.php . Select the driver for the 32-bit version for XP.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hello,

It appears your model Dell 2400 should have been supplied with the CD's for reinstalling Windows XP, CD will be green or blue in color and the drivers and applications that came with the computer.

If so, back up your files first to an external drive and then put the CD in the CD drive and reboot the computer. It should come up to reinstall XP.

If good to go, you will be prompted to install the second Cd as well as online XP updates.
Software that was installed after you bought the computer also wouyld have to be reinstall as well as restoring your backed up file.

Rememberm all data is lost when you reinstall your operating system, unless these is a choice on install that may ask for destructive, or non-destrutive (keeps files).

I am attaching a link to Dell for your to copy and paste into your web browser for the support page for drivers and user guide in the event you need to reveiw the process.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=

go to F8 for last best setting..... You can also go to start/programs/accessories/system tools/ system restore

Hello
Regrading restoration you need a bootable CD inserted in CD drive and boot from that Cd by changing the boot sequence "boot from CD", during installation it will ask for format/partition of Hard drive, do if you want, after installation of windows you need driver, get drivers from link below:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_2400
and install them as well,
feel free to contact for more information, good luck, do rate the solution if got help

You lost the driver. Uninstall and reinstall it.

while booting press Ctrl and F11 key simultaneously. You should get the restore option then

Most likely a motherboard issue.

Also ensure the CPU Heatsink is firmly attached. If the heatsink is loose, replace the plastic heatsink retainer

If it is secure, then the motherboard is the most likely failure point

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4282412-find_no_post_diagnostic_information_dell

http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDownload/Dell-Dimension-2400-Broadcom-4401-LAN-Driver-Download-40466.html

Hey Greg,
Dell Inc. offers free drivers and firmware on their website. heres a link to were your driver is located.

The Dimension 3000 Ethernet Driver Should Cross reference To your Dell Dimension 2400
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=5&impid=1&servicetag=&SystemID=DIM_CEL_3000&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

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If the CNTL+F11 keystroke is not available at boot (Blue bar at top of screen immediately after Dell Splash Screen) then you cannot run PC Restore on that system and will need to reinstall Windows Manually.by booting to the WIndows XP CD