Dimension E310 I just re-installed Windows XP. Now I can not connect to the internet because my ethernet driver is not installed. I was informed that Dell did not include a driver backup disc with this system. How do I repair this?

Try here, They are the Vista 32-bit drivers, http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/dimension-3100/drivers?c=us
or try try the XP drivers.

i suggest using a PCI ethernet lan card with drivers cd. this should allow the bypass of the integrated connection to be that of the newly installed device.

you have to have internet supplier isp you should recieve a modem with your contract with an installation disk insert this disk and follow the prompts
hope this helps

Try to uninstall the usb drivers in deice manager. Then reboot the comp with the usb drives connected. It should recognize them.Also, try mapping to the drive.

Be sure to load the correct network card drivers for your Dell Dimension AND type of card installed. You can find them on the Dell Support site here:

http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs

Here is the link for your ethernet card. http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=5&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_3100&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

From here, you have 2 links available that pertain to your problem. The 3rd link looks like your anwer.

Try to re-install your sound driver.
Download updated version of driver from following link.

Dell Dimension E310

Thanks

Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage, then go to the Device Manager in the list on the left and find the Network Adapter from the list on the right, right-click Network Adapter and select Uninstall. When you reboot, XP should find the Adapter and reinstall it automatically. Another reboot may be required.

If it still will not connect, go to the NIC Manufacturer's website and download the driver to removable media. The Driver Update option can be accessed in the Device Manager, but this time select Properties when you right-click the Network Adapter, and go to the Driver tab.

use another computer to get the drivers from the dell webite (at home, library, friends) and save them on a CD or removable media. This would be the fastest and cost effective way. If you can get on the net to post this question then you can download and save the drivers as well

What you need to do is install your ethernet card first. The card usually comes with a disc with the drivers and utility. Make sure you get that done to get it out of the way. Next you need to make sure the router is connected properly. If you have the installation guide for the router, check the lights. If it's properly connected, there should at least two green lights and one amber. The amber light should indicate theat you have no internet connection yet. You may want to check the proceedure about accessing the router. Usually typing the homeportal in the address bar on Internet Explorer. If you don't have the installlation guide for the router, download it under support at the manufacturer's website. The important thing to keep in mind is to make sure the ethernet card is installed properly meaning the drivers and utility(if any) are installed, and all it is is that it just has a red X on it telling me i don't have internet connection. From there, all you need to focus on is the router installation(physical), then follow the proceedure to access your router. Well i hope you fix it.