Can't get ethernet connection since installing windows Vista

Hi Anon
Your laptop should come with an Ethernet connection as well as wireless connections, try making a wired connection via your Ethernet port, these are usually more reliable than wireless connections.
When I have experienced these sort of problems it is usually because of a missing driver.
Check that you have the proper drivers for your internet connections installed, these should come on a disk that is supplied with your laptop.
Finally check this link for Microsoft's official network trouble shooter.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-vista/troubleshoot-network-connection-problems.

Hello: I hope the following information is helpful.
If you are trying to install the driver for the Broadcom ethernet NIC that was pre-installed (NOT an ethernet card that you purchased and installed yourself), there is a softpack (updated driver installation) download available from HP/Compaq. It will install the driver automatically for you, just download it from the link below and run the ".exe" file.
IMPORTANT: Check to be sure that your current Operating System, and model of the network device you are trying to install, are BOTH listed below BEFORE you download!
This is a software / driver update for the HP Compaq d530 ultra-slim desktop: All Models
Supported network devices:
BCM5906M Broadcom 10/100/1000 5782 based NIC Broadcom 570x 10/100 Integrated controller Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet 5782 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express NetXtreme(tm) 10/100/1000 Gb NIC
Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Starter 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 EditionINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved). 2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.LINK where file can be downloaded:HP/Compaq Support-Broadcom Driver download
Again, I hope this information is what you neededto install your network device. Should this not answer your question, please come back, provide more details of your problem, and we will be happy to help!Best of luck to you!

Hi! I will be glad to assist you in this issue. This is the link that will help you to fix the issue:

1. Installing the Product Software in Windows XP and Vista for a Wireless Network Connection (Using an Access Point)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01736948&tmp_task=setupCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=2512010

2. Installing the Product Software in Windows XP for a Wired (Ethernet) Network Connection
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01708573&tmp_task=setupCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=2512010

3. Installing the Product Software in Windows Vista for a Wired (Ethernet) Network Connection
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01710137&tmp_task=setupCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=2512010

4. Wireless & Network Issues Link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?tmp_rule=33412&tmp_task=solveCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=2512010

If you are running 64 bit vista then you most likely also have an available ethernet connection. Forget USB ethernet connection is much faster. If ethernet card is bad, have it replaced...worth it.

Try to check on the device manager if the wireless adapter and the ethernet adapters were installed properly. If it appears with a questionmark, uninstall it and try reinstalling it without the ethernet cable connected.

If you are using Vista system, after installing the adapters, go to the network connections and just click on tcp/ip then click on properties. Exit from the window by clicking ok until all windows will be closed for the network connections. Reboot your pc and try if you can obtain a connection.

While operating in the windows mode, insert your mac os leopard disc and it should auto launch the program that will allow you to install all needed drivers and settings.
The mac os disc will completely set up your computer in window... but let it run fully.. don't interrupt it.. this should set up for your wifi screen res etc...
If you need help with printer drivers... download a copy of Bonjour from apple...it's free and it will find your printers and set it up for you!
Way to go Mac... way to make windows work!

Let me know if this gets you operational
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Here are the current windows Vista drivers from motorola:

http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/products/SB5100/downloads/542708-001-install-utility-b.exe

Hope this helps you on your journey

Let me know if you have anything else.

I also would recommend you use ethernet since you do not have to install any software to make it work.

You will need to reboot the cable modem when ever you change how its connected also Ethernet/USB or if it was connected to a different PC.

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I'm not an expert in window based units but since it worked with Vista OS and not with XP. Sounds like you might try re-installing XP again. Take note on any windows that refer to the ethernet port during installation. It is likely you might of hit "next" without reading all the text. I know I have in the past. I changed over to mac and I know longer have any problems only at work but give then I give it to the IT Dept and wait and wait and wait.

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well...seems that perhaps the download is being compromised by the speed of your net connection. you on wireless? try a direct ethernet connection to get that handled.

also, make sure it's the vista version of live messenger