Windows 7 new dell studio laptop windows 7 problem

[manderz87]

i got a new laptop for my bday and i dont have a wireless router yet so i just plugged in the original internet line which is an ethernet cable from a router.. and it says its connected but i cannot find a browser button ( internet explorer) anywhere! its not on the desktop, not on the start menu and i search and it doesnt come up with anything.. can anyone please help me?

 

[Trouble]

When you click the start button and type iexplore, what is at the top of the search list

 

[manderz87]

When you click the start button and type iexplore, what is at the top of the search list

i havent tried that but i have tried "internet explorer" and "ie" and got nothing... im not on it right now but if u have anything to help me i can write it down for when i get home.. it just confuses me because i dont know anything about windows 7...

 

[Trouble]

yes first of all try that, and then take a look at the two attachments. C:\program files\Internet Explorer for 64 Bit Version if you happen to be running 64 bit Win7 and C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer if your running 32 bit Win 7. Hope this helps

 

[Trouble]

I'm sorry, if your running 32 bit windows 7, it just C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe I have both since I have a 64bit installation. Hope I didn't confuse you.

 

[manderz87]

yes first of all try that, and then take a look at the two attachments. C:\program files\Internet Explorer for 64 Bit Version if you happen to be running 64 bit Win7 and C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer if your running 32 bit Win 7. Hope this helps

thanks, this should deff help me out... my brother said it was a 64 bit.. once i get home i will try these suggestions. im just really excited and wanna get started.. and another question, does it automatically have wireless internet? or do i have to plug it up until i get a wireless router?

 

[Trouble]

thanks, this should deff help me out... my brother said it was a 64 bit.. once i get home i will try these suggestions. im just really excited and wanna get started.. and another question, does it automatically have wireless internet? or do i have to plug it up until i get a wireless router?

While I hesitate to say anything is automatic with Win 7, if you go here http://www.microsoft.com/windows/co...egory=Networking&subcategory=Wireless Routers
and purchase something that is windows 7 compatible, it will hopefully be relatively problem free. No promises.

 

[manderz87]

While I hesitate to say anything is automatic with Win 7, if you go here Windows 7 Compatibility Center hardware browse results - Networking - Wireless Routers
and purchase something that is windows 7 compatible, it will hopefully be relatively problem free. No promises.

will one from my internet provider be compatible? i have northstate dsl..

 

[Trouble]

i got a new laptop for my bday and i dont have a wireless router yet so i just plugged in the original internet line which is an ethernet cable from a router.. and it says its connected but i cannot find a browser button ( internet explorer) anywhere! its not on the desktop, not on the start menu and i search and it doesnt come up with anything.. can anyone please help me?

OK, now I'm confused, see your quote above that I marked in red.

 

[manderz87]

OK, now I'm confused, see your quote above that I marked in red.

sorry, what i meant was could i purchase one from my internet provider that would be compatable instead of off the website? right now i would be more than happy to just get online with the cable plugged in as long as it works..

 

[Trouble]

Sorry, not familar with Northstate DSL, if you call and ask them they will probably be able to tell you if they have a router that would fit the bill. However, you might get a "Sorry we don't support Windows 7 at this time" so be prepared.

 

[manderz87]

Sorry, not familar with Northstate DSL, if you call and ask them they will probably be able to tell you if they have a router that would fit the bill. However, you might get a "Sorry we don't support Windows 7 at this time" so be prepared.

ok thanks..