I just installed Service Pack 2 on an XP Pro computer. After installation, the computer can no longer get TCP/IP settings through DHCP or even manual assignment. If it is set to DHCP, it never pulls an IP from the network (gets the default 169 number). If i manually assign an IP, it still wont go on the network or Internet. I tried uninstalling XP; same issue. I even did a repair of the OS; same issue. All other computers work fine, so it is not the DHCP server. I tried switching to a known working port and cable; same issue. I put in a brand new NIC card; same issue with the new card. I tried a system restore to an earlier date and everytime it says the restore failed.
Is there any way to fix this without having to reinstall the entire OS?
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