I had internet functioning correctly, but after I reinstalled the Windows 2003, the internet does not work. On my connection icon tray there is a question mark and the problem is CANNOT OBTAIN IP ADDRESS, i click repair and it cannot obtain it. I have installed another OS(Dual Boot) as a back up and this is why I'm online right now. I am sure that the ETHERNET ADAPTER AND MODEM that I connect with is correctly installed, but just not functioning in obtaining the IP address to get online. In here I can get online with the same modem and stuff, but when switch to 2003, it doesn't work, cannot obtain IP address. I went to the TCP/IP setup and made sure it's AUTOMATIC in obtaining the info but doesn't work, I got the IP adress and gateway and DNS and mask info from this OS and typed it in manually in 2003, but it still doesn't work. What is the problem, please help.

Well, as far as I could think of, your windows installation was not successful. The problem you are facing is that your adapter can not connect to the internet because it can not find it's way out to the DHCP server. The only thing I can think of right now is, you might have a firewall blocking your adapter from connecting to internet or a firewall that blocks all incomming DHCPs. I need to have your system, application and DNS logs before I can draw a nice conclusion on what your problem might be. If you want you can contact me by my email and we can discuss it more. My email is Webmaster@arnit.i989.net and I would be happy to help you. cheers!! Alireza