A word of warning for Realtek RT8139 + Windows XP users...

txxxx

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If you find your realtek 8139 series chip is sitting dead dispite its link activity light on, and havent updated the Windows XP drivers - it is the inbuilt XP drivers. I've had this problem twice now, on 2 boxes that use Realtek cards.

A quick look on google reveals nothing. Neither does a search in here. Solution? Just install the updated Realtek drivers. Its an odd issue for sure....

Realtek.com.tw RT8139 series drivers
 

thirdlegstump

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Yep. I've been through this before but until I found the solution, I ripped out half my head's hair as it was such an odd problem.